Tomato ‘Cherry Rainbow’
Botanical name: Lycopersicon esculentum
A unique mix of cherry tomatoes that may include ‘Cherry Cocktail’, ‘Black Cherry’, Pink Cherry, ‘Red Pear, ‘Yellow Pear’, ‘Yellow Currant’, and White Cherry. Cherry tomatoes usually have a semi-determinate plant habit; staking is recommended.
Plant Type: Warm season annual, frost-tender
Plant Height: 1.5 m
Sow When:
- Temperate: Early spring – inside with extra heat; outside after frost danger has passed (March – October in frost-free areas)
- Subtropical: Late April – July
- Tropical: Late April – July
Germination:
- Depth: 6 mm deep
- Position: Full sun
- Sow Where: Into seedling pots; liquid feed once germinated
- Soil Type: Fertile, well-drained, pH 5.8 – 7
Rows: 90 cm apart
Spacing: 45 – 60 cm between plants
Details: To transplant: remove seed leaves, plant deeper, up to the 1st set of true leaves; this increases rooting and speeds maturity; keep well-fertilized and evenly watered
Harvest: 65 – 75 days
