TOMATO ‘Cherry Sweet Marbles’ Seeds
Botanical Name: Solanum lycopersicum
‘Cherry Sweet Marbles’ is a delightful cherry tomato variety, perfect for snacking straight from the vine or adding to salads. These indeterminate plants produce an abundance of small, round, red fruits bursting with sweet flavor. Early season, harvest within 65 days.
Plant Type: Warm season annual, frost tender.
Plant Height: Up to 2 meters
Sow When:
- Temperate: Start indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost date, transplant outside after frost danger has passed, typically from March to October in frost-free areas
- Subtropical/Tropical: Sow seeds directly into the garden during late April to July
Germination: 7 – 14 days
Depth: Plant seeds 6 mm deep
Position: Full sun
Sow Where: Start seeds in seedling pots; provide liquid feed once germination occurs
Soil Type: Optimal growth in fertile, well-drained soil with a pH range of 5.8 – 7
Rows: Space rows approximately 60 – 70 cm apart
Spacing: Plant seedlings 45 – 60 cm apart
Details: To transplant: Remove seed leaves and plant seedlings deeper, up to the first set of true leaves; this promotes stronger root development and accelerates maturity. Maintain consistent fertilization and watering practices. Consider using PestGuard Bags to protect fruits from fruit flies.
Harvest: Expect to harvest ripe cherry tomatoes approximately 65 days after transplanting into the garden.
