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Tomato Pole Cherry – Sweetie Seeds – Organic

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$2.49

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Description

Classic cherry tomato that lives up to its sweet name is well known for its hearty flavor and early harvest. 'Sweetie' produces large numbers of ¾”–1″ cherry tomatoes in grape-like clusters. Provide support for vigorous vines that easily reach 6' long. Low-acidity tomato.

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

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″

Harvesting: 'Sweetie' tomatoes are at the peak of sun-ripened deliciousness when red, and have a slight give when gently squeezed.

This packet yields approximately 24 plants when started inside. 30 seeds.