Organic 'Sweetie' cherry tomato
Organic 'Sweetie' cherry tomato (Solanum lycopersicum), offered by the seed company Aimers
This open-pollinated variety produces small, bright red, very sweet cherry tomatoes in long, decorative clusters. The fruits, about 2.5 cm in diameter, are juicy and intensely flavorful, ideal for snacking on fresh or for processing without added sugar. Highly productive, this semi-determinate tomato offers an abundant and consistent harvest throughout the season.
Propagation: Indoor sowing
Plant height: 60 to 180 cm
Package size: Approximately 20 seeds
Harvest time: Approximately 55 days after transplanting
Frost tolerance: Killed by frost
Companion plants: Basil, onions, carrots
Incompatible plants: Potatoes
Planting and maintenance:
Start seeds indoors 6 to 8 weeks before the last frost, in a soilless potting mix kept between 21 and 24°C to encourage rapid germination. Transplant the seedlings into individual pots, then harden them off before planting them outdoors in late spring. Plant in full sun in rich, well-drained soil, spacing the plants about 60 cm apart. Water regularly and evenly, mulch to retain moisture, and provide support or a stake to hold up the long fruit clusters.
