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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

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) — accentuating its preference for warmth with an ideal temperature range from 65°F to, image 68

Cherry Tomato (Solanum Lycopersicum Var. Cerasiforme) — offering an aesthetic and flavorful punch to any garden or dish.<br><br>Boasting a bushy, image 66

Cherry Tomato (Solanum Lycopersicum Var. Cerasiforme) — Ideal for container planting and garden beds; its vibrant red tomatoes add a burst of color, image 83

Cherry Tomato (Solanum Lycopersicum Var. Cerasiforme) — vegetable for full or half; ensure a bountiful and wholesome harvest

Cherry Tomato (Solanum Lycopersicum Var. Cerasiforme) — Space plants 24-36 inches apart for optimal growth; cherry Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum var, image 86

Cherry Tomato (Solanum Lycopersicum Var. Cerasiforme) — miniature kin of the standard tomato; this prolific producer flourishes in full sun and, image 62

Cherry Tomato (Solanum Lycopersicum Var. Cerasiforme) — Thriving in well-drained soil and full sun; with suitable staking or caging, image 55

Cherry Tomato (Solanum Lycopersicum Var. Cerasiforme) — cerasiforme) is a compact, indeterminate vine bearing small, rounded fruits roughly 1-1.5, image 80

Cherry Tomato (Solanum Lycopersicum Var. Cerasiforme) — revered for its versatility and sweet; coupled with vigilance for common pests and diseases like tomato

Cherry Tomato (Solanum Lycopersicum Var. Cerasiforme) — With suitable staking or caging; these indeterminate plants grow vertically, image 70

Cherry Tomato (Solanum Lycopersicum Var. Cerasiforme) — this prolific producer flourishes in full sun and well-draining soil

Cherry Tomato (Solanum Lycopersicum Var. Cerasiforme) — Though it shares lineage with larger varieties

Cherry Tomato (Solanum Lycopersicum Var. Cerasiforme) — Ideal for container planting and garden beds; its vibrant red tomatoes add a burst of color and sweet

Cherry Tomato (Solanum Lycopersicum Var. Cerasiforme) — accentuating its preference for warmth with an ideal temperature range from 65°F to 75°F; ideal

Cherry Tomato (Solanum Lycopersicum Var. Cerasiforme) — these indeterminate plants grow vertically

Cherry Tomato (Solanum Lycopersicum Var. Cerasiforme) — miniature kin of the standard tomato; this prolific producer flourishes in full sun and, image 88

Cherry Tomato (Solanum Lycopersicum Var. Cerasiforme) — Thriving in well-drained soil and full sun

Cherry Tomato (Solanum Lycopersicum Var. Cerasiforme) — Ideal for container planting and garden beds; its vibrant red tomatoes add a burst of color, image 57

Cherry Tomato (Solanum Lycopersicum Var. Cerasiforme) — its vibrant red tomatoes add a burst of color and sweet; the Cherry Tomato sets itself, image 84

Cherry Tomato (Solanum Lycopersicum Var. Cerasiforme) — tangy flavor to the landscape palette; reaching heights of 4 to 6 feet, image 59

Cherry Tomato (Solanum Lycopersicum Var. Cerasiforme) — this prolific producer flourishes in full sun and well-draining soil; yellow flowers in the, image 67

Cherry Tomato (Solanum Lycopersicum Var. Cerasiforme) — Cherry Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum var; this prolific producer offers a bountiful harvest throughout

Cherry Tomato (Solanum Lycopersicum Var. Cerasiforme) — Regular watering and fertilization; offering an aesthetic and flavorful punch to any garden or

Cherry Tomato (Solanum Lycopersicum Var. Cerasiforme) — revered for its versatility and sweet

Photographs by 9 contributors

Dwight Sipler from Stow, MA, USA, CC BY 2.0 · source
Salicyna, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Tsaag Valren, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Forest & Kim Starr, CC BY 3.0 · source
Yercaud-elango, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Ton Rulkens from Mozambique, CC BY-SA 2.0 · source
Rob Bertholf, CC BY 3.0 · source
Vinayaraj, CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
Klearchos Kapoutsis from Santorini, Greece, CC BY 2.0 · source

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