cherry tomato
cherry tomato (Solanum lycopersicum var. cerasiforme) is a plant. It grows best in full sun and has moderate water needs. It grows well with sweet basil.
About cherry tomato
Cherry tomato is an annual plant that grows 2 m tall. It grows fast. It is self-fertile, so you only need one. The leaves are strongly scented.
The flowers attract pollinators.
How to plant cherry tomato
Cherry tomato does best in full sun. It grows in sandy soil, loam and clay, as long as the soil is well drained. It does best at a pH of 5.8–6.8. It does not tolerate frost, so wait until the frosts are over before planting out. In a forest garden it belongs in the herb layer.
Plant plants 60 cm apart, at least 45 cm. It struggles in compacted soil, so keep the soil loose.
A year with cherry tomato
Spring. Sow seed in April. Plant out in April. Harvest falls in May and June. Give it support in May and June.
Summer. Water during dry spells in June–September. Prune it in July–September. Cut out suckers (side shoots that emerge between the main stem and a leaf branch). Take a little off to tidy the shape. Less than you think.
Winter. Start seeds indoors in February–April.
Pests and diseases
Cherry tomato can be attacked by tomato bug, stink bugs, cutworms, tomato hornworms, tobacco hornworms and aphids. Diseases include tobacco mosaic virus, curly top and bacterial wilt.
Companions and wildlife
cherry tomatoThe family
cherry tomato is a variety of Tomato, in the genus Solanum. Open a species to see what lies under it.
Sources
Added to the wiki 12 October 2026
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