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.
Variety Info
- Days to Maturity: 65 days from transplanting
- Family: Solanaceae
- Type: Indeterminate, Low Acid, Cherry Tomato
- Native: Andes
- Hardiness: Frost-sensitive annual
- Exposure: Full sun
- Plant Dimensions: Vines up to 6' or longer
- Variety Info: ¾"–1" round, red tomatoes in large grape-like clusters.
- Attributes: Frost Sensitive
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: ⅛"
- 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.
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.
Variety Info
- Days to Maturity: 65 days from transplanting
- Family: Solanaceae
- Type: Indeterminate, Low Acid, Cherry Tomato
- Native: Andes
- Hardiness: Frost-sensitive annual
- Exposure: Full sun
- Plant Dimensions: Vines up to 6' or longer
- Variety Info: ¾"–1" round, red tomatoes in large grape-like clusters.
- Attributes: Frost Sensitive
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: ⅛"
- 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.