Tomato 'Aunt Ruby's Yellow Cherry' organic
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Organic 'Aunt Ruby's Yellow Cherry' yellow cherry tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) from Gaia seed company, a rare and sweet variety
The 'Aunt Ruby's Yellow Cherry' is a rare heirloom variety , passed down by Ruby Arnold of Greeneville, Tennessee , and popularized in the 1990s. Prized for its fruity, balanced flavor , it produces small, sweet, slightly tart yellow tomatoes that are ideal for snacking, salads, and gourmet appetizers . Its vigorous, productive plant ensures a generous harvest all season long . Perfect for children, it is also popular with gardeners looking for a tasty, heirloom variety.
Did you know?
Yellow cherry tomatoes, such as 'Aunt Ruby's Yellow Cherry,' are less acidic than their red counterparts , making them sweeter and easier to digest . They're also high in beta-carotene , an antioxidant that's beneficial for eye and skin health.
Spread: vigorous growth and climbing habit
Plant height: 150 to 200 cm
Quantity per pack: ± 20 seeds
Companion plants: basil, parsley, carrot, asparagus, alliums, celery, borage, marigold, calendula, mint, sage, peppers, dill (until maturity)
Enemy plants: potato, corn, kohlrabi, beetroot, fennel, peas, squash
Cultivation method
Sow seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before planting out, then transplant to open ground after the last frost , when night temperatures are above 12°C . Plant 3-6 mm (1/8-1/4") deep , spacing plants 60-90 cm (24-36") apart and rows 120-180 cm (4-6') . This indeterminate variety requires strong staking , as it produces numerous clusters of small tomatoes throughout the season.
Harvesting and storage
Harvest tomatoes when they are a nice golden yellow and slightly firm to the touch. For best flavor , let them ripen on the vine or harvest them slightly green and let them ripen off the vine at 72°F (22°C).
Store tomatoes at room temperature , in a well-ventilated area, away from direct sunlight. For best storage, place them in a cool place (12-21°C) with a relative humidity of 95% . Avoid the refrigerator, as this alters their texture and taste.
Long-term preservation methods
Freezing: Freeze whole or cut in half for use in sauces and cooked dishes.
Drying: Slice them and let them dehydrate slowly for sweet and flavorful dried cherry tomatoes
Preserve: Make a yellow tomato jam or a sweet sauce perfect for Mediterranean dishes
