Red cherry tomatoes are sweet, juicy, and ideal for home kitchen gardens. They are one of the easiest tomato varieties to grow and versatile in nature.
Botanical Name: Solanum lycopersicum var. cerasiforme
Other Names: Tamatar, Baby Tomatoes
Growing Season: Throughout the year, the summer season is best
Ideal Temperature: 19-30°C
Uses: Add them to make sweet chutney or topping pizzas.
Difficulty Level: Easy
How to Grow – Quick View
- Loamy soil
- 5-6 hours of sunlight
- Water regularly
- Fertilize every month with organic fertilizer
How to Sow Seeds
- You can grow seeds in a seedling tray and transplant to medium size pot or ground.
- Use potting mix if you are growing cherry tomatoes in pots and sow it 1/4 inch deep in the soil.
Seed Care
- Water the seeds regularly to keep the soil moist.
How to Care for Red Cherry Tomatoes
Sunlight: Grow tamatar in a location that receives good sunlight. If you live in an apartment, you can keep the pots on balcony for optimum sunlight.
Watering: Water the tomato plants everyday to keep the soil moist.
Soil: Loamy soil is good for red cherry tomatoes.
Fertilizer: Fertilize every month with an organic fertilizer.
Pests and Diseases: Look for early signs of fungus or diseases and use appropriate pesticides.
Harvesting: The cherry tomatoes are ready to harvest after 70-90 days of sowing the seeds. The harvesting season continues for three months. Ready to harvest tomatoes are dark red in color and soft.
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