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Cherry Tomato

Solanum Lycopersicum Var. Cerasiforme

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Overview

Cherry Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum var. cerasiforme) is a compact, indeterminate vine bearing small, rounded fruits roughly 1-1.5 inches in diameter. Thriving in well-drained soil and full sun, this prolific producer offers a bountiful harvest throughout the growing season. Ideal for container planting and garden beds, its vibrant red tomatoes add a burst of color and sweet, tangy flavor to the landscape palette. Space plants 24-36 inches apart for optimal growth.

Sun Full, HalfWater HighZones 3–10Type VegetableClimate Subtropical
Cherry Tomato (Solanum Lycopersicum Var. Cerasiforme) — vegetable for full or half; ensure a bountiful and wholesome harvest, image 78
Cherry Tomato (Solanum Lycopersicum Var. Cerasiforme) — Though it shares lineage with larger varieties; thriving in well-drained soil and full sunCherry Tomato (Solanum Lycopersicum Var. Cerasiforme) — Regular watering and fertilizationCherry Tomato (Solanum Lycopersicum Var. Cerasiforme) — vegetable with yellow blooms; accentuating its preference for warmth with an ideal temperature rangeCherry Tomato (Solanum Lycopersicum Var. Cerasiforme) — the Cherry Tomato sets itself apart with fruit that is typically about 1-1.5 inches in, image 39Cherry Tomato (Solanum Lycopersicum Var. Cerasiforme) — yellow flowers in the garden; the Cherry Tomato, or Solanum lycopersicum varCherry Tomato (Solanum Lycopersicum Var. Cerasiforme) — The Cherry Tomato, or Solanum lycopersicum var; space plants 24-36 inches apart for optimal, image 87+103

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
High
USDA zones
3–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Vegetable
Family
Solanaceae
Climate
Subtropical

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Cherry Tomato (Solanum Lycopersicum Var. Cerasiforme) — vegetable for full or half; ensure a bountiful and wholesome harvest, image 78
Cherry Tomato (Solanum Lycopersicum Var. Cerasiforme) — Though it shares lineage with larger varieties; thriving in well-drained soil and full sun
Cherry Tomato (Solanum Lycopersicum Var. Cerasiforme) — Regular watering and fertilization
Cherry Tomato (Solanum Lycopersicum Var. Cerasiforme) — vegetable with yellow blooms; accentuating its preference for warmth with an ideal temperature range
Cherry Tomato (Solanum Lycopersicum Var. Cerasiforme) — the Cherry Tomato sets itself apart with fruit that is typically about 1-1.5 inches in, image 39
Cherry Tomato (Solanum Lycopersicum Var. Cerasiforme) — yellow flowers in the garden; the Cherry Tomato, or Solanum lycopersicum var
Cherry Tomato (Solanum Lycopersicum Var. Cerasiforme) — The Cherry Tomato, or Solanum lycopersicum var; space plants 24-36 inches apart for optimal, image 87
Cherry Tomato (Solanum Lycopersicum Var. Cerasiforme) — revered for its versatility and sweet; coupled with vigilance for common pests and diseases, image 89
Cherry Tomato (Solanum Lycopersicum Var. Cerasiforme) — ensure a bountiful and wholesome harvest
Cherry Tomato (Solanum Lycopersicum Var. Cerasiforme) — these indeterminate plants grow vertically; vegetable for full or half, image 71
Cherry Tomato (Solanum Lycopersicum Var. Cerasiforme) — its vibrant red tomatoes add a burst of color and sweet; the Cherry Tomato sets itself, image 58
Cherry Tomato (Solanum Lycopersicum Var. Cerasiforme) — Space plants 24-36 inches apart for optimal growth; cherry Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum var, image 60
Cherry Tomato (Solanum Lycopersicum Var. Cerasiforme) — cerasiforme) is a compact, indeterminate vine bearing small, rounded fruits roughly 1-1.5, image 54
Cherry Tomato (Solanum Lycopersicum Var. Cerasiforme) — coupled with vigilance for common pests and diseases like tomato hornworms and blight
Cherry Tomato (Solanum Lycopersicum Var. Cerasiforme) — coupled with vigilance for common pests and diseases like tomato hornworms and blight; regular watering
Cherry Tomato (Solanum Lycopersicum Var. Cerasiforme) — Space plants 24-36 inches apart for optimal growth; cherry Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum var
Cherry Tomato (Solanum Lycopersicum Var. Cerasiforme) — this prolific producer offers a bountiful harvest throughout the growing season; vegetable, image 56
Cherry Tomato (Solanum Lycopersicum Var. Cerasiforme) — this prolific producer offers a bountiful harvest throughout the growing season; vegetable with yellow
Cherry Tomato (Solanum Lycopersicum Var. Cerasiforme) — It matures relatively quickly, reaching fruit-bearing readiness roughly 60 to 70 days, image 69
Cherry Tomato (Solanum Lycopersicum Var. Cerasiforme) — With suitable staking or caging; these indeterminate plants grow vertically
Cherry Tomato (Solanum Lycopersicum Var. Cerasiforme) — cerasiforme) is a compact, indeterminate vine bearing small, rounded fruits roughly 1-1.5 inches in
Cherry Tomato (Solanum Lycopersicum Var. Cerasiforme) — vegetable for full or half
Cherry Tomato (Solanum Lycopersicum Var. Cerasiforme) — It matures relatively quickly, reaching fruit-bearing readiness roughly 60 to 70 days post-planting
Cherry Tomato (Solanum Lycopersicum Var. Cerasiforme) — its vibrant red tomatoes add a burst of color and sweet
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