Cream Sausage Bush Tomato Seeds

Solanum lycopersicum

True to name, these cylindrical, cream to pale yellow tomatoes are best harvested at 3"—when they start to look like little sausages! With a smooth, buttery, rich flavor, 'Cream Sausage' is ready to eat like an apple right off the vine, or save it for the kitchen to simmer into a yellow pasta sauce, create contrast in salsas, or slice up for a fresh salad. This highly productive cultivar is compact and perfect for containers. A Botanical Interests staff favorite!

$2.69 ~25 seeds
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Features

Family

Family

Solanaceae, Nightshade family, includes tomatoes, potatoes, petunias, nicotiana, Chinese lantern, and eggplant.
Native

Native

Andes
Life Cycle

Life Cycle

Frost-sensitive annual
Plant Height

Plant Height

Tall (Greater than 24")

Further Information

Plant Characteristics

Plant Characteristics

Good for Containers
Growing Conditions

Growing Conditions

Frost Sensitive

About Cream Sausage Bush Tomato Seeds

Solanum lycopersicum

Creamy white to light yellow, oblong, 3'' long fruits. 'Cream Sausage' is a determinate type tomato.

Planting Tomato

Days to Maturity

Days to Maturity

80 days from transplanting
Plant Spacing

Plant Spacing

A group of 3 seeds every 24"
Light Required

Light Required

Full sun
Plant Height

Plant Height

Tall (Greater than 24")
Planting Depth

Planting Depth

¼"

Planting Details

Row Spacing 36"
Seed Depth ¼"
Seed Spacing A group of 3 seeds every 24"
Thinning When 2" tall, thin to 1 every 24"
Germination 5 – 10 days
Start Indoors RECOMMENDED. 4 to 6 weeks before transplanting. Transplant when air temperature is 45°F or warmer, usually 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date. Ideal soil temperature for germination is 70°‒90°F.
Direct Sow For mild climates only: 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date, and when soil temperature is at least 60°F.
Special Care Do not mulch when weather is still cool; the roots of young plants need to be in soil that is warmed by the sun. When the weather warms up and plants are established, mulch to a depth of 2" or 3" with a material such as straw, leaves, or compost, to conserve moisture, reduce weed growth, and keep the roots warm.
Growing & Harvesting "Cream Sausage' tomatoes are at the peak of sun-ripened deliciousness when creamy white to light yellow, and have a slight give when gently squeezed. Include for all but green tomatoes: Tomatoes may also be picked at the “first blush” stage, when 50% of the tomatoes' color has begun to change, and ripened at room temperature without decreasing flavor or nutrition. Picking often and early increases yield, and decreases the risk of cracking and pest damage. Ripe fruit left on the vine during rain or watering is more susceptible to splitting. About 1 month before the average first fall frost, clip all blossoms and undersized fruit off the plant, signaling to the plant to ripen what’s left. Pick any unripe fruit before frost, and store them indoors in a single layer away from direct sunlight to ripen."

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  • Michelle O.
    Verified Buyer
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    8/23/26
    Exquisite Paste Tomatoe

    Prolific, healthy and gorgeous. These made the tastiest pasta sauce. I'm definitely keeping these in my tomato rotation each year

    Which best describes you as a gardener? Expert
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    8/24/26

    Hey Michelle,

    We're so stoked to hear that your Cream Sausage Bush Tomatoes have been such a fantastic success! It's awesome that they were so prolific and healthy, and we love that they made the tastiest pasta sauce. That's exactly what we want to hear! Thanks so much for sharing and for making these a permanent part of your tomato rotation. Keep on growing 🌻

  • Rachel S.
    Verified Buyer
    Rated 3 out of 5 stars
    8/12/26
    Will Try Again

    First year planting this variety. This variety had an above average germination rate for me. The plants have tolerated the Tennessee heat and humidity well. Where a lot of my tomatoes have began to have blight. These have not really been affected nearly as bad and it has been a very wet year. My only issue is that they have split more than my other tomatoes, before they are ripe. I am going to give them another try next year with hopes of more success.

    Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate
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    8/17/26

    Hey Rachel,

    We're so happy to hear that your Cream Sausage Bush Tomato Seeds had such an above average germination rate for you! It's awesome that the plants have handled the Tennessee heat and humidity so well, and we really appreciate you sharing that they've held up better against blight compared to your other tomatoes even with all that moisture this year. That's great to know! We totally understand the frustration with the splitting though, and we're glad you're planning to give them another try next year. We're rooting for you and hope you have even more success the second time around! Thanks so much for being part of the growing community! Keep on growing 🌻

  • Louise D.
    Verified Buyer
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    7/22/26
    Amazing name, amazing tomato

    I'll be honest - I bought these because the name made me giggle. The plants are now at least 4 feet tall and counting and the tomatoes are absolutely incredible. They don't make a ton of fruit but what they do make is so good. I was never a raw tomato girlie but my gosh these are tasty. Really small seed cavity so if you bite it whole, it doesn't goop everywhere. I'm absolutely growing these again next year.

    Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate
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    7/23/26

    Hey Louise,

    We're so happy to hear about your incredible experience with the Cream Sausage Bush Tomato Seeds! Ha! We love that the quirky name drew you in - it definitely makes people do a double take! It's awesome that these plants are reaching such impressive heights and delivering those amazing flavors that converted you into a raw tomato fan! There's nothing better than a tomato that's so perfectly designed with that small seed cavity - no messy goop, just pure delicious tomato goodness! Your enthusiasm for growing them again next year tells us everything we need to know about how fantastic your harvest turned out! Thanks for sharing your Cream Sausage growing success and for giving us a good laugh about the name! Keep on growing 🌻️

  • Jasmine J.
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    6/6/26
    Consistent

    These have done so well every single time I've grown them. Solid germination, growth, production, and flavor. They are pictured next to some Sun Golds here. These are a consistent winner and can put up with a lot (wind, disease) so they will stay in my rotation!

    Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate
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    6/10/26

    Hey Jasmine,

    What a fantastic testament to the reliability of our Cream Sausage Bush Tomato Seeds! We love hearing about that consistent performance year after year - solid germination, growth, production, and flavor is exactly what every gardener dreams of. The fact that they can handle tough conditions like wind and disease makes them such garden champions! Your photo next to those Sun Golds really shows off their unique character. Thanks for sharing your consistent Cream Sausage tomato success with us! Keep on growing 🌻️

  • Jennifer M.
    Verified Buyer
    Rated 1 out of 5 stars
    5/26/26
    None came up

    None of my seeds germinated. I’ve tried two different ways so far. I started other seeds and they came up fine. I tried in trays, winter sown and direct sown but not one so far and only about 10 seeds came in pack so kind of bummed. Beautiful package and I’ve had great luck with other seeds purchased.

    Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate
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    6/13/26

    Hey Jennifer,

    Thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts in a review. I've reached out to you via email to offer assistance. Your feedback is invaluable to us, and we are committed to ensuring your experience is positive. Thank you once again for your input. Keep on growing 🌻️

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