Cherry tomatoes are vigorous, heat-loving annuals that produce clusters of small, sweet fruits through the summer. They grow well in beds or containers but need sturdy support because of their indeterminate habit.
See this plant in the collectionSoil pH
6.0 – 6.8
Germination soil temp
24 – 32 °C
Growing air temp
21 – 29 °C
Spacing
45 – 60 cm apart
Sowing depth
0.6 – 1.2 cm
Sun
6 – 8+ hours per day
Water
2.5 – 5 cm per week
Days to maturity
50 – 70 from transplant
Start seeds indoors about 6 weeks before the last frost.
Harden seedlings off over 7 – 10 days before they go out.
Transplant only once soil is above 15 °C.
Install cages or stakes at planting time, not later.
Prune suckers to improve airflow through the plant.
Mulch the surface to reduce soil-borne disease splash.
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