Tomato Seeds - Cherry - Small Red Cherry (Organic)
75 Days to maturity (from transplant). Solanum lycopersicum. Organic Small Red Cherry Tomato Seeds. Non-GMO, annual, organic, open-pollinated, heirloom, indeterminate cherry tomato. Suitable for growing in garden plots, raised beds, and greenhouses. Small Red Cherry is an heirloom from the pre-1840s. The fruit is 0.5 to 0.75 inches and is great for salads, pickling, or preserves. Don't be surprised when you have some volunteers next spring with this tomato. This large open plant produces smooth, nickel-size globe tomatoes. ~ 10,000 Seeds/ounce.
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Growing Organic Small Red Cherry Tomatoes in the Vegetable Garden
To plant organic Small Red Cherry tomatoes, start indoors 7-9 weeks before your last spring frost date. Use well-draining, organic potting soil in seedling trays or pots. Sow the seeds about 1/4 inch deep, water them gently, and cover the containers with plastic wrap or a dome to create a greenhouse effect. Place the containers in a warm location with indirect sunlight, maintaining a temperature of 65-85°F for germination, which usually takes 7-10 days. Once the seedlings have two sets of true leaves, transplant them into your garden plot, raised bed, or greenhouse. Choose a well-draining, loose, slightly acidic (pH 6.2 to 6.8), and moisture-retaining soil. Space the plants 24 to 36 inches apart, with rows 36 inches apart. Small Red Cherry tomatoes are indeterminate, so they'll continue to grow and produce throughout the season. Provide support such as stakes or trellises to help the vines sprawl and grow vertically.
Organic Small Red Cherry tomatoes benefit from several maintenance practices during growth. To deter common pests, consider companion planting with basil or marigolds, which can help repel insects. Pruning the lower leaves of the plant can improve airflow, reducing the risk of diseases. Additionally, mulching around the base of the plants can help maintain soil moisture and reduce weeds. Regularly inspect your plants for pests and diseases and address any issues promptly with organic solutions. Proper and consistent watering is crucial, ensuring the soil remains consistently moist but not waterlogged.
Harvesting Organic Small Red Cherry Tomatoes
Being an indeterminate variety, they produce fruit continuously throughout the growing season. Harvest when the tomatoes are about 0.5 to 0.75 inches in size, have reached their full red color, and are juicy and sweet. Simply grasp the ripe tomatoes gently and twist them from the vine to avoid damaging the plant. Indeterminate tomatoes like Small Red Cherry will provide a steady supply of tomatoes, allowing for multiple harvests.
About Organic Small Red Cherry Tomato Garden Seeds
The history of Small Red Cherry tomatoes dates back to the pre-1840s when this heirloom variety first emerged. These tomatoes have been enjoyed for generations for their delightful, slightly acidic yet sweet flavor. While not bred for specific traits or growing climates, they have stood the test of time due to their exceptional taste and consistent performance.
Small Red Cherry tomatoes are not only a great addition to garden plots, raised beds, and greenhouses but can also be suitable for container gardening and hanging baskets, adding both beauty and flavor to your space.
Tips From Our Gardeners
"To enhance fruit production and flavor, provide your Small Red Cherry tomato plants with a consistent, even supply of water. Fluctuating moisture levels can lead to issues like blossom end rot or cracking in the fruit. Using a soaker hose or drip irrigation system can help ensure your plants receive the moisture they need without causing water stress to the fruit."
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- Chelsea Hafer, True Leaf Market Writer |
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Organic Small Red Cherry Tomato Seeds Per Package:
- 300 mg packet - Approximately 110 Seeds
- .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) |
| 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. |
| Small Red Cherry (Organic) Tomato Color: | Red |
| Small Red Cherry (Organic) Tomato Flavor: | Juicy and sweet with a touch of acidity |
Growing Info
| Hardiness Zone: | 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 Annual: Not intended to overwinter |
| Days to Maturity: | 70-79 Days (from transplant) |
| 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: | . 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, small slicing, etc. |