Small Red Cherry Tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum) is a prolific tomato variety that produces clusters of bite-sized, sweet, and juicy fruits. Perfect for salads, snacking, and garnishes, these cherry tomatoes are easy to grow and thrive in both gardens and containers. Fast maturing and highly productive, they are ideal for continuous harvests throughout the summer. A favorite for home gardeners who love fresh, flavorful tomatoes right from the vine.
Seed Information
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Type: Vegetable Seeds
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Common Name: Small Red Cherry Tomato
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Genus: Lycopersicon (Solanum)
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Species: Lycopersicon esculentum
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Life Cycle: Annual (tender perennial in warm climates)
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Features: Sweet bite-sized fruit, high yield, container friendly, fresh eating
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Season of Interest: Summer to early fall
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Indoor/Outdoor: Both (containers, raised beds, outdoor gardens)
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Sunlight: Full sun
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Cultivating Difficulty: Easy to moderate
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Watering: Moderate, prefers consistent moisture
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Climate: Warm climates; Temperate, Mediterranean, Humid Subtropical
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Growth Habit: Indeterminate or semi-determinate depending on variety, 3–6 ft tall
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Soil Type: Fertile, well-draining soil enriched with compost
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Soil pH: 6.0–7.0
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Planting Time: Start indoors 6–8 weeks before last frost, transplant outdoors after frost danger has passed
Grow Instructions
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When to Plant: Start indoors 6–8 weeks before last frost; transplant outdoors when soil is warm
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Soil: Rich, well-draining soil with compost added
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Sunlight: Full sun (6–8 hrs daily)
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Watering: Keep soil evenly moist; mulch to conserve moisture
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Spacing: 18–24 inches apart with stakes or cages for support
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Germination: 7–14 days at 70–80°F (21–27°C)
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Harvest: 60–70 days from transplant; harvest when fruits are bright red and firm
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Tips: Prune lower leaves for airflow, stake or cage plants for best yields, and pick regularly to encourage more fruiting