Cherry Tomato, commonly known as Cherry Tomato, is a warm-season vegetable plant cultivated for its small, round fruits that grow in clusters along vigorous vines. The plant develops spreading or climbing stems with green compound leaves and small yellow flowers that later form clusters of tomatoes during the growing season. Cherry tomato plants grow best in warm temperatures with full sunlight and well-drained fertile soil. They are commonly grown in vegetable gardens, raised beds, and containers where support structures such as stakes or cages help manage the vine growth.
Features
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Warm-season vegetable plant producing small round tomatoes in clusters
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Vigorous vine growth suitable for staking or cage support
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Suitable for vegetable gardens, raised beds, and container planting
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Produces fruit continuously during the warm growing season
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Adapted to sunny growing environments with warm temperatures
Specifications
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Scientific Name: Solanum lycopersicum var. cerasiforme
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Common Name (US): Cherry Tomato
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Seed Type / Variety: Vegetable seeds
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Growth Habit: Indeterminate vine plant
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USDA Zones: 3 to 11
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Planting Season: Spring after last frost
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Growing Season: Late spring through autumn
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Sowing Season:
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Zones 3 to 7: February to April (start indoors)
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Zones 8 to 11: January to March
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Germination Time and Conditions: 5 to 10 days at 20 to 25 C in moist, well-drained seed starting mix
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Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
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Soil Requirements: Fertile, well-drained loamy soil
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Watering Needs: Moderate watering to maintain evenly moist soil
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Mature Plant Size: 5 to 8 feet height; 2 to 3 feet spread
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Plant Spacing: 24 to 36 inches between plants