TOMATO ‘Cherry Fox’ Vegetable Seeds
Botanical Name: Lycopersicon esculentum
A vibrant cherry tomato variety producing small, round, bright red fruits with a crisp and sweet flavor. Perfect for snacking, salads, or garnishing dishes, ‘Cherry Fox’ tomatoes grow in dense clusters and are known for their ease of growth. This hardy plant is disease resistant and performs well in most growing conditions. The fruits have thin skins and are resistant to cracking, making them ideal for fresh consumption or preserving.
Plant Type: Warm season annual, frost tender
Plant Height: 1.8m; indeterminate type requires staking or trellising
Sow When:
- Temperate: Early spring – indoors with heat; outside after frost danger has passed
- Subtropical: April – October in frost-free zones
Germination: 7 – 12 days
Depth: 5 – 6 mm deep
Position: Full sun
Sow Where: Seedling pots or trays; liquid feed once germinated
Soil Type: Fertile, well-drained soil, pH 6.0 – 7.5
Rows: 80 – 90 cm apart
Spacing: 45 – 60 cm between plants
Details: Transplant seedlings when they have 2-3 sets of true leaves. Bury stems deeper when planting to encourage stronger roots, which enhances growth and fruit production. Keep evenly watered and well-fertilized throughout the growing season.
Harvest: 70 – 80 days