Description
'Sweetie' cherry tomatoes live up to their name with a hearty, sweet flavor that shines in every bite. These ¾”–1″ red tomatoes grow in large, grape-like clusters, offering an early harvest for your garden. The low-acid, vigorous vines can reach up to 6' long, providing an abundance of tomatoes throughout the growing season. Whether snacked on fresh or added to dishes, 'Sweetie' tomatoes are a must-have for your garden, providing delicious and colorful additions to your meals.
This packet yields approximately 24 plants when started inside. 30 seeds.
Variety Info:
Botanical Name: Solanum lycopersicum
Days to Maturity: 65 days from transplanting
Family: Solanaceae
Native: Andes
Hardiness: Frost-sensitive annual
Plant Dimensions: Vines up to 6' or longer
Variety Information: ¾”–1″ round, red tomatoes in large grape-like clusters.
Type: Indeterminate, Cherry (Learn more)
Attributes: Low Acid
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: 1/8″
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.
