Cherry Tomato, Cherry Tomato Honey - Vegetable Seeds
Specifications
| Family |
Solanaceae |
| Native region |
Western South America |
| Mature height |
1-2 m (vining types need staking) |
| Growth rate |
Fast |
Care guide
| Sunlight |
Full sun (6+ hours direct) |
| Watering |
Regular, deep watering; keep soil evenly moist, avoid wetting leaves |
| Soil / mix |
Rich, well-drained loam with plenty of compost |
| Fertilizer |
Feed with compost and a potassium-rich fertilizer once flowering begins |
| Difficulty |
Easy to moderate |
Uses
<p>A <strong>culinary</strong> favourite eaten fresh in salads, tossed into pasta, roasted, or popped straight off the vine. Their high yield and sweetness make them perfect for <em>kids' lunchboxes and home-cooked dishes</em>.</p>
Growing tips
<p>Sow seeds <strong>0.5-1 cm deep</strong> in seed trays. Seeds <strong>germinate in 6-10 days</strong> at 20-28°C. Transplant seedlings to bigger pots when they reach the <strong>4-5 leaf stage</strong>, spacing plants <strong>45-60 cm apart</strong>. Stake or cage the plants and pinch side shoots for vining types. Expect the first ripe fruit <strong>60-75 days after transplanting</strong>, with picking continuing for weeks.</p>