Sow indoors March through April approximately six to eight weeks before planned transplanting. Place seed 0.5 cm deep, maintain 21–27°C, and keep mix moist; emergence generally takes 7–14 days. Provide intense light, pot seedlings up, and harden gradually. Transplant only after last frost once soil is warm and nights are sufficiently mild.
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Compact determinate trailing cherry tomato
Solanaceae
Organic fruiting vegetable seeds
Organic red ‘Cherry Falls’ cherry tomato (Solanum lycopersicum ‘Cherry Falls’)
Solanum lycopersicum ‘Cherry Falls’
Organic determinate compact trailing cherry tomato producing cascades of small red juicy sweet fruit.
Exposure
Full sun
Difficulty level
Moderate
Discover the plant
Family
Solanaceae
Genus
Solanum
Species
Solanum lycopersicum
Cultivar
Cherry Falls
Type
Compact determinate trailing cherry tomato
Cycle
Warm-season annual
Organic red ‘Cherry Falls’ cherry tomato (Solanum lycopersicum ‘Cherry Falls’) is an organic determinate compact trailing variety specially suited to hanging baskets window boxes and balcony containers. Stems form cascades of small red juicy sweet fruit that are both decorative and productive. Tomatoes suit snacks salads appetizers and lunch boxes. The workbook lists an early harvest around 60 days after transplanting without confirming exact height or spread.
Sow indoors March through April six to eight weeks before last frost approximately 0.5 cm deep. Maintain 21–27°C and even moisture; germination generally takes 7–14 days. Provide intense light immediately after emergence, pot up after true leaves appear, and harden gradually. After frost transplant in full sun into fertile organic-rich well-drained mix. In hanging baskets or containers ensure free drainage and check moisture frequently.
Water slowly and consistently at soil level because basket mix dries quickly during hot weather, but never leave standing water. Feed moderately to support fruiting without soft growth. Harvest frequently once fruit is uniformly red and slightly yielding to maintain an attractive display and prevent dropping. Monitor cracking blossom-end rot insects and foliar disease. Pick before frost and discard mouldy slimy or abnormal-smelling fruit.
Planting guide
From planting to establishment.
Planting depth
0.5 cm (1/4 in)
Spacing / density
Space plants approximately 90 to 120 cm (36 to 48 in) apart to accommodate indeterminate growth and air circulation.
Establishment temperature
21 to 27°C (70 to 81°F)
Establishment time
7 to 14 days
Best planting time
Indoor sowing six to eight weeks before last frost; transplant after frost
Propagation
Seed
Growing method
Sow Cherry Falls indoors March through April six to eight weeks before last frost 0.5 cm deep. Maintain 21–27°C and even moisture until emergence in 7–14 days. Provide intense light, pot up after true leaves, and harden gradually. After frost transplant in full sun into a freely draining hanging basket window box or container. Check moisture often, water at soil level, and feed moderately. Let stems trail and harvest red fruit frequently around 60 days.
Soil and care
The right conditions.
Exposure
Full sun
Soil pH
Approximately 6.0 to 6.8
Watering
Water deeply at soil level when the top three to five centimetres begin to dry while maintaining moisture as evenly as possible. Alternating drought and heavy watering encourages cracking and may contribute to blossom-end rot while constantly waterlogged soil suffocates roots and increases disease. Water in the morning without unnecessarily wetting foliage then mulch once soil warms. During fruit set and sizing avoid prolonged water stress. In a large container check moisture daily during hot weather without leaving standing water in the saucer.
Soil type
Choose deep fertile loose well-drained organic-rich soil with a slightly acidic to neutral pH near 6.0–6.8. Incorporate mature compost before transplanting while avoiding fresh manure and excess nitrogen that produces leaves at the expense of fruit. Work soil when neither sticky nor dusty and do not compact the root zone. Even moisture and adequate calcium reserves support healthy fruiting without automatic calcium additions unless testing supports them. Rotate three or four years away from tomatoes peppers eggplants and potatoes.
Fertilization
Incorporate mature compost before transplanting then base later feeding on a soil test or the label of a balanced fruiting-vegetable fertilizer. Avoid excess nitrogen which promotes very vigorous stems and leaves but delays flowering and ripening. After fruit set balanced nutrition including potassium and phosphorus may support fruiting without exceeding label rates. Never place concentrated fertilizer against roots and water after application. In containers split a dilute solution rather than using one strong dose. No calcium supplement replaces even watering or a test confirming deficiency.
Seasonal care
In spring sow indoors six to eight weeks before last frost and provide intense light immediately after emergence. Pot up after true leaves appear then harden gradually. After frost place Cherry Falls in a hanging basket window box or stable container in full sun. In summer check moisture daily during hot weather, water slowly until it drains freely, and feed moderately. Let stems trail naturally, remove only diseased leaves, and harvest red fruit frequently. Before frost pick developed fruit, empty the container, and clean it.
Container growing
A controlled environment.
Choose a hanging basket window box or stable deep container with several drainage holes; exact dimensions are not confirmed in the workbook. Use airy vegetable potting mix enriched with compost and let stems trail freely without pressing against a hot surface. Place in full sun, check moisture daily during hot weather, and water slowly until it drains. Never leave the container in standing water. Feed moderately, rotate the basket for even light, and harvest ripe fruit frequently.
Bloom and dimensions
The complete profile.
Flower color
Yellow
Foliage color
Green
Foliage type
Compound, divided foliage with an aroma when bruised; grown as an annual in Quebec
Growth rate
Vigorous during the warm season
Bloom period
Small yellow flowers in successive clusters through the warm season
Fruiting
Small red fruit borne in visible clusters on trailing stems
Harvest
Generally harvest around 60 days after transplanting once small fruit is uniformly red and slightly yielding to gentle pressure. Support the cluster with one hand and detach fruit without pulling trailing stems. Pick frequently to maintain a tidy display and reduce dropping of ripe fruit. Before frost bring developed fruit indoors to finish ripening. Do not eat leaves or stems and discard deeply split mouldy slimy or abnormal-smelling fruit.
Garden associations
What to plant with it.
Good companions
Basil and early lettuce can occupy nearby space when light, water, air circulation, and root room remain sufficient.
Avoid planting with
Avoid waterlogged soil, overhead watering, crowding, and repeated rotations with tomatoes, peppers, eggplants, or potatoes.
Snacks salads appetizers lunch boxes and fresh eating
From the garden to inspiration.
Cold Cherry Falls tomato skewers — Rinse sound fruit and thread whole with cucumber pieces and basil leaves on small skewers. Keep cold until serving and add seasoning at the last moment. Refrigerate leftovers within two hours. Do not eat tomato leaves or stems and discard mouldy slimy deeply split or abnormal-smelling fruit.
Frequently asked questions
Everything toknow.
The workbook describes Cherry Falls as a determinate compact trailing variety. It therefore concentrates growth in less space than an indeterminate tomato and forms cascades suited to hanging baskets. Let stems trail naturally but protect them from abrasion and hang the basket securely. Exact height and spread are unconfirmed; observe actual growth and keep adequate clearance around the container.
Generally harvest around 60 days after transplanting once fruit has developed red colour and yields slightly to gentle pressure. A green area may remain at the shoulders and colour varies with sunlight. Support each fruit and cut the stem with a clean tool. Pick progressively, bring developed fruit indoors before frost, and discard mouldy slimy or deeply split fruit.
Use a hanging basket window box or stable container with several drainage holes; exact dimensions are unconfirmed. Fill with airy compost-enriched mix and place in full sun. Let stems trail without touching a hot surface, check moisture daily during hot weather, and water until it drains without leaving standing water. Also check hooks and support strength regularly.
Let stems trail naturally instead of tying them to a tall stake. Hang the basket high enough that tips do not touch the ground but within reach for watering and harvesting. Rotate the container for balanced light, remove only diseased or damaged leaves, and pick red fruit often. After strong wind check hooks, reposition stems, and cleanly cut only genuinely broken growth.
Its strengths, naturally.
Attracts or supports pollinating insects
Pollinators
