Organic 'Fox Cherry' Tomato
Organic 'Fox Cherry' tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) from the seed company Gaia, a reliable, sweet, and very productive heirloom red cherry tomato.
The 'Fox Cherry' tomato is a splendid heirloom variety renowned for its large, red cherry fruit with a rich, balanced flavor. Indeterminate and vigorous, it continuously produces clusters of fruit weighing approximately 25 g (1 oz) , perfect for salads, fresh snacks, and colorful platters. Its flavor is superb: sweet, juicy, with just the right touch of acidity to evoke the finest heirloom tomatoes.
These plants are distinguished by their reliability and resistance to wilting , ensuring a generous harvest even in varying conditions. Early (around 70 days), robust, and very productive, 'Fox Cherry' is an excellent cherry tomato for any family garden.
Companion plants : Basil, parsley, carrot, asparagus, alliums, celery, borage, marigold, calendula, mint, sage, peppers, dill (until mature)
Negative plants : Potato, corn, kohlrabi, beetroot, fennel, peas, squash
Spread/Carry : Indeterminate, vigorous
Plant height : 150 to 200 cm
Quantity per packet : 25 seeds
Certification : Certified organic by Ecocert Canada
Special features : Heritage variety, resistant to wilting, very productive
Fruit color : Bright red
Fruit shape : Round cherry
Fruit size/weight : Approximately 25 g (1 oz)
Fruit type : Red cherry
Texture/flesh : Juicy, sweet, bright in flavor
Farming method
Sow indoors 6 to 8 weeks before planting out . Plant the seeds 3–6 mm (1/8–1/4") deep in a light potting mix and maintain a temperature of 23–29 °C for germination in 5 to 10 days . During the hardening-off period, reduce watering and nitrogen application to encourage strong seedlings.
Transplant after all risk of frost has passed. Space plants 60 to 90 cm (24–36") apart, with 120 to 180 cm (4–6') between rows. Grow in full sun , water regularly ( level 3 ), and provide sturdy support , as this variety produces abundantly.
Harvesting and preservation
Harvest when the fruit reaches a uniform bright red . To speed up the season, pick cherries showing their first color , then let them ripen off the vine at 22°C or above . Store them at 12–21°C with 95% relative humidity to preserve their juiciness.
Usage ideas
• Perfect in salads , where its sweetness shines
• Delicious as a snack , picked straight from the plant
• Ideal for kebabs , pizzas or summer dishes
• Superb in trays of heirloom tomatoes , adding color and freshness
The 'Fox Cherry' tomato is a classic heirloom cherry: flavorful, reliable, abundant, and full of charm. A must-have variety for all lovers of old-fashioned red cherries.
