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Cherry Tomato
Solanum lycopersicum var. cerasiforme
Also known as: cocktail tomato, grape tomato
Prolific small-fruited tomato for fresh eating and salads. Most varieties are indeterminate and produce until frost.
Growing Requirements
SunFull Sun
WaterHigh
Soil Type
Soil Drainage
Soil pH
Plant Spacing24–36″
Row Spacing36–48″
Planting Depth0.25–0.5″
Height48–96″
Spread24–36″
✓ Container Friendly✓ Raised Bed Friendly
Planting Schedule
Start Indoors
6–8 weeks before last frost
Transplant Outdoors
1–9 weeks after last frost
Germination
5–10 days
Days to Harvest
55–70 days
Zone Suitability
USDA Hardiness Zones
1
2
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13
Zones 3–11
Cannot overwinter outdoors
Indeterminate habit. Stake or cage. Very productive. Frost sensitive.
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