Red Cherry Tomato – 100 Seeds – Sweet Fruits – Cultivation Pot Garden

Main Features: Botanical Name: Solanum lycopersicum var. cerasiforme Type: Annual plant (cultivated as annual) Number of Seeds: 100 Sowing Time: February to April (under cover) or April-May outdoors, after the last frosts Maturity: 65 to 80 days after sowing (depending on conditions) Fruit Weight: 10–20 g (approx. 2–3 cm diameter) Location: Full sun (at least 6 hours per day) Hardiness: Not hardy (freezes in winter), requires a minimum temperature of 18–20°C to germinate Description: The red cherry tomato is a highly prized variety for its small round, sweet, and juicy fruits. Perfect for beginners and experienced gardeners, it can be grown both outdoors and in pots on balconies or terraces. Its abundant yield and incomparable flavor make it a must-have in the vegetable garden. Fruit Characteristics: Shape: Round Color: Bright red when ripe Taste: Sweet, slightly tangy Use: Fresh in salads, as a snack, or cooked in sauces Uses: Fresh eating as a snack or in salads Cooking for sauces and passata Drying for sun-dried tomatoes Ideal for window boxes and pots Sowing and Cultivation: Sowing: Time: Sow in pots under cover (greenhouse, conservatory, indoors) from February to April. Depth: Sow seeds 0.5–1 cm deep, lightly cover with fine soil. Temperature: Maintain a temperature of 18–22°C for optimal germination. Germination: Germination takes 5 to 10 days. Transplanting: When seedlings have 3–4 leaves, transplant into individual pots. Wait until no risk of frost (May) before planting outdoors. Spacing: Outdoors: Plant 50–60 cm apart in the row, row spacing 70–80 cm. In pots: Choose a pot with at least 30 cm diameter and 30 cm depth with a drainage hole. One plant per pot. Cultivation and Care: Soil: Rich in organic matter, deep, and well-drained. Improve with compost or a specific tomato fertilizer before planting. Location: Full sun. Tomatoes need warmth and light to produce sweet fruits. Watering: Regular, especially during flowering and fruit set. Water at the base to avoid wetting the foliage (risk of late blight). Avoid waterlogging. Fertilization: Apply a potassium-rich fertilizer (specifically for tomatoes) at the start of flowering. Support: From planting, attach a stake (bamboo, spiral) to support the plants, especially for indeterminate varieties. Mulching: A mulch layer (straw, leaves) helps retain soil moisture and suppresses weeds. Pruning: For indeterminate varieties, remove the side shoots (suckers) to concentrate sap flow on the fruits. Harvest: Time: Harvest 65 to 80 days after sowing. Cherry tomatoes are harvested when ripe, when they are beautifully red and slightly firm. Frequency: The harvest extends over several weeks. Harvest regularly to stimulate production. Method: Remove the fruits by gently twisting or cut the stem. Tips: Cherry tomatoes are more disease-resistant than large-fruited varieties. For an early harvest, start sowing indoors from February. Cherry tomatoes keep for a few days at room temperature but taste best freshly harvested. Avoid growing tomatoes in the same place for two consecutive years. Packaging: 100 seeds.