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Non-GMO, Heirloom Orange Cherry Tomato Seed Growth Habits:
Sweet Orange Cherry tomato plants are easily killed by frost and freezing temperatures. Cherry tomato seeds are typically sown indoors 6 to 8 weeks before the last frost date, and the cherry tomato plants should be hardened off gradually for at least a week before being transplanted outdoors.
Whether you plant them in a row garden, raised bed, or container, Sweet Orange Cherry tomato plants should be provided with full sun exposure (at least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day) and rich, well-draining soil that's slightly acidic to neutral. Watering tomato plants consistently throughout the growing season can help to prevent blossom end rot.
Various Uses for Sweet Orange Heirloom Cherry Tomatoes:
Orange Cherry tomatoes have a very sweet flavor and are considered one of the best-tasting varieties by many home growers and farmer's market buyers. They are a healthy, sweet fruit that can be eaten fresh as a snack or on salads. Plus, they make a delicious-looking garnish for entrees and cocktails.
The Orange Cherry tomato variety can also be cooked and eaten with pasta or added as an ingredient in stew or soup.
Heirloom Orange Cherry Tomato Health Benefits:
Like other tomatoes, Sweet Orange Cherry tomatoes are high in vitamin C and vitamin A. In addition, Sweet Orange Cherry tomatoes have antioxidants, including lycopene, which are good for the heart and eyes.
Additional Information:
Heirloom Orange Cherry tomatoes can be grown easily using the square foot gardening method. Allow 1 square foot per Orange Cherry tomato plant to ensure proper airflow and a healthy plant.
Seeds Per Package:
- 250 mg - Approximately 90 Seeds
- 0.25 oz - Approximately 2,500 Seeds
- 1 oz - Approximately 10,000 Seeds
- 4 oz - Approximately 40,000 Seeds
- 1 lb - Approximately 160,000 Seeds
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Basic Info
Latin Name: |
Solanum lycoperscium (Previously Lycopersicon esculentum, however this name is no longer accepted as correct)
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Tomato Type: |
Cherry - Small round tomatoes that are typically the size of marbles but still smaller than a golf ball. |
Cherry Orange Tomato Color: |
Orange, Green, |
Cherry Orange Tomato Flavor: |
Very sweet |
Growing Info
Hardiness Zone: |
2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 |
Days to Maturity: |
75-80 (from transplant) |
Days to Germination: |
7-10 |
Seeding Depth: |
0.25 inch |
Plant Spacing: |
24 to 36 Inches |
Row Spacing: |
36 inches |
Plant Height: |
48 to 60 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. It's 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: |
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,etc. |