Tomato Seeds - Cherry - Gardener's Delight
50-80 Days to maturity (from transplant). Solanum lycoperscium. Gardeners Delight Tomato Seeds. Non-GMO, annual, open-pollinated, heirloom, indeterminate, cherry tomato. Suitable for growing in garden plots, raised beds, and greenhouses. Resistant to Disorders. A very old heirloom tracing back to Germany in the 1950s. A prolific producer that yields bunches of half a dozen to a dozen cherry tomatoes throughout the summer. Approximately 7,500 Seeds ~oz
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Growing Gardener’s Delight Tomatoes in the Vegetable Garden
When planting Gardeners Delight tomatoes, ensure you start indoors 7-9 weeks before the last spring frost date. These indeterminate cherry tomatoes typically take 50 to 59 days from transplant to mature. Sow the seeds at a depth of about a quarter inch in well-draining, slightly acidic soil with a pH level between 6.2 and 6.8. Optimal temperature preferences for germination range from 65-85°F. Provide full sun for these vines, which can grow between 36 to 96 inches in height, and ensure they have proper support like poles or a trellis. You'll be rewarded with a bountiful harvest of sweet, flavorful cherry tomatoes perfect for salads, fresh eating, or small slicing. Their resistance to disorders makes them an excellent choice for garden plots, raised beds, or even greenhouses. Gardeners Delight tomatoes are known for their productivity, yielding bunches of these delicious cherry tomatoes throughout the summer.
Regularly check your plants for common pests such as tomato hornworm, cutworm, aphids, flea beetles, tomato fruit worms, and whiteflies. Keeping an eye out for these intruders and treating them promptly is essential. Additionally, watch for diseases like blossom end rot, fusarium wilt, powdery mildew, verticillium wilt, late blight, bacterial canker/spot, and tobacco mosaic virus. Proper watering and avoiding overwatering can help prevent most of these issues. To enhance growth and fruit production, provide support for these indeterminate vines, such as poles or trellises. Companion plants like basil, parsley, and marigolds can help deter pests and improve the flavor of the tomatoes. Lastly, keep a consistent watering schedule and consider using an organic neem-based product to address any pest or disease problems, ensuring a thriving garden.
Harvesting Gardener’s Delight Tomatoes
Gardener's Delight tomatoes are an indeterminate variety, which means they continue to produce fruit throughout the season. Harvesting these delicious cherry tomatoes is quite straightforward. The best time to pick them is when they have fully ripened on the vine. You'll know they're ready when they have reached a deep red color and feel firm but slightly yielding to the touch. Simply grasp the tomato and twist it gently; it should come off the vine with ease. Be careful not to pull too hard to avoid damaging the plant. Thanks to the indeterminate nature of this variety, you can enjoy a continuous harvest of these delectable cherry tomatoes as they mature.
About Gardener’s Delight Tomato Garden Seeds
Gardener's Delight tomatoes are a beloved heirloom variety with a rich history tracing back to Germany in the 1950s. This variety is renowned for its delectable, sweet flavor balanced with a subtle acidity, making it a favorite among home gardeners. While not bred for any specific climate, it thrives in various growing conditions. These cherry tomatoes are a prolific producer, yielding clusters of small, round, and intensely flavorful fruits throughout the summer.
As for its suitability in different gardening scenarios, Gardener's Delight tomatoes are typically grown in garden plots, raised beds, or greenhouses. While they can be cultivated in containers, they may be better suited for larger containers due to their indeterminate growth habit. As such, they might not be the ideal choice for hanging baskets but can certainly thrive in larger pots and planters. Their versatility and delightful taste make them an excellent addition to any home garden.
Tips From Our Gardeners
"Consider applying a layer of reflective mulch around your tomato plants. Reflective mulch, often silver or metallic, can increase sunlight exposure to the lower parts of the plants by reflecting light back onto them. This additional light can stimulate more even ripening of your cherry tomatoes and help prevent common issues like blossom end rot. Just be sure to secure the mulch properly, and it can be a simple yet effective way to boost your tomato harvest."
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- Chelsea Hafer, True Leaf Market Writer |
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Gardener’s Delight Tomato Seeds Per Package:
- 250 mg packet - Approximately 66 Seeds
- 0.25 oz - Approximately 1,875 Seeds
- 1 oz - Wholesale - Approximately 7,500 Seeds
- 4 oz - Wholesale - Approximately 30,000 Seeds
- 1 lb - Bulk Seeds - Approximately 120,000 Seeds
Non-GMO Gardener’s Delight Tomato seeds are available for Fast Free Shipping on qualifying orders.
=======Basic Info
| Latin Name: | Solanum lycoperscium (previously Lycopersicon esculentum) |
| Tomato Type: | Cherry - Small fruited tomatoes that are often round or pear shaped. Typically the size of marbles but still smaller than a golf ball. |
| Gardeners Delight Tomato Color: | Red |
| Gardeners Delight Tomato Flavor: | Good sugar content, balanced with trace acidity |
Growing Info
| Hardiness Zone: | 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 Annual: Not intended to overwinter |
| Days to Maturity: | 50-80 |
| Days to Germination: | 7-10 |
| Seeding Depth: | 0.25 inch |
| Plant Spacing: | 24 to 36 Inches |
| Row Spacing: | 36 inches |
| Plant Height: | 36 to 96 Inches |
| Growth Habit: | Indeterminate - Indeterminate tomatoes are vine-type plants that sprawl (requiring a cage or trellis to support them) and continue to grow throughout the season. Indeterminate tomato plants will continue to produce tomatoes for the rest of the season, so you can harvest continually. |
| Soil Preference: | Well-draining, loose (sandy loam), slightly acidic (6.2 to 6.8), and moisture retaining. Too much nitrogen in the soil may lead to more foliage production and less fruiting. Tomatoes like more phosphorus and potassium than other vegetables. |
| Temperature Preference: | Warmer (70-85 F) |
| Light Preference: | Full Sun |
Other
| Direct Sow: | No |
| Start Indoors: | Yes, start Indoors 7-9 weeks before your last spring frost date. |
| Plant Width: | 24 to 36 Inches |
| Growth Speed: | Mid - Ready to harvest 70 to 80 days from transplant. Tricky to get a tomato by the 4th of July with these varieties. They are good mid-summer producers for most USDA Zones. |
| Germination Temperature: | 65-85 F |
| Pests and Diseases: | Resistant to disorders. Common pests known to harm tomato plants, in general, include the tomato hornworm, cutworm, aphids, flea beetles, tomato fruit worms, and whiteflies. Also, watch for common diseases such as blossom end rot, fusarium wilt, powdery mildew, verticillium wilt, late blight, bacterial canker/spot, and tobacco mosaic virus. Most of these can be prevented by maintaining a regular watering schedule and avoiding overwatering. Regularly check your plants for pest damage throughout the season. For treating pest and disease problems, we recommend using an organic neem-based product. |
| Garden Size: | Greenhouse, Garden Plot, Raised Bed |
| Tomato Use: | Salads, fresh eating |