Tomato Pole Cherry Sweetie

Description

Classic cherry tomato that lives up to its sweet name is well known for its hearty flavor and early harvest. ‘Sweetie’ produces large numbers of ¾”–1″ cherry tomatoes in grape-like clusters. Provide support for vigorous vines that easily reach 6′ long. Low-acidity tomato.

Variety Info

• Days to Maturity: 65 days from transplanting
• Family: Solanaceae
• Type: Indeterminate, Low Acid, Cherry Tomato
• Native: Andes
• Hardiness: Frost-sensitive annual
• Exposure: Full sun
• Plant Dimensions: Vines up to 6′ or longer
• Variety Info: ¾”–1″ round, red tomatoes in large grape-like clusters.
• Attributes: Frost Sensitive

Sowing Info

• When to Sow Outside: For mild climates only: 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date, and when soil temperature is at least 60°F.
• When to Start Inside: RECOMMENDED. 4 to 6 weeks before transplanting. Transplant when air temperature is 45°F or warmer, usually 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date. Ideal soil temperature for germination is 70°–90°F.
• Days to Emerge: 5–10 days
• Seed Depth: ⅛”
• Seed Spacing: A group of 3 seeds every 24″–36″
• Row Spacing: 36″
• Thinning: When 2″ tall, thin to 1 every 24″–36″

Growing Info

• Harvesting: Sweetie’ tomatoes are at the peak of sun-ripened deliciousness when red, and have a slight give when gently squeezed.