Grow delicious and sweet cherry tomatoes right on your patio with West Coast Seeds Tumbler Cherry Tomatoes. This true hanging basket tomato is a customer favorite, producing lovely 1-2" red fruits that cascade beautifully from containers. Plant three seedlings in a 25cm (10") pot, and watch as the branches spread out and droop over the sides, providing an early and abundant harvest. Ideal for partial shade, these tomatoes thrive in hanging baskets and add a vibrant touch to your outdoor space.
Key Features:
- Sweet Cherry Tomatoes: Produces 1-2" red fruits in clusters.
- Perfect for Containers: True hanging basket variety.
- Early Yield: Matures in just 55 days.
- Determinate Variety: Bush type that doesn't require extensive staking.
- Hybrid Seeds: Ensures uniform and vigorous growth.
Growing Information:
- Season: Warm season crop.
- Exposure: Partial shade to full sun for optimal growth.
- Timing: Start indoors in early spring over bottom heat. Transplant outdoors once nighttime temperatures are consistently above 7°C (45°F).
- Germination: Optimal soil temperature is 25-35°C (68-95°F). Seeds sprout in 7-14 days.
- Sowing Instructions: Sow seeds 5mm-1cm (¼-½”) deep. Keep seedlings under very bright light to prevent legginess.
Care Tips:
- Soil: Prefers fertile, well-drained soil rich in organic matter. Mix finished compost and manure into the soil, and add 1 cup of balanced organic fertilizer beneath each transplant.
- Support: Use tomato cages to support bush types and prevent sprawling.
- Watering: Regular watering is vital, but avoid letting the plants sit in water. Stop watering around the end of July to encourage fruit ripening.
- Transplanting: Space bush transplants 45-60cm (18-24") apart in rows 90-120cm (36-48") apart.
Harvesting:
- Timing: Harvest when the fruit is the desired color. Green tomatoes can ripen indoors at cool temperatures if they are blemish-free.
- Method: Pick fruits regularly to encourage continued production.
Pest & Disease Management:
- Blossom End Rot: Prevent by ensuring even watering and adding calcium to the soil.
- Late Blight: Use drip tape for watering and avoid splashing the leaves. Apply Bordo Copper Spray regularly in late summer.
- Flea Beetles: Protect young plants with Floating Row Cover.
Companion Planting:
- Best Companions: Asparagus, basil, beans, borage, carrots, celery, chives, collards, cucumber, garlic, lettuce, marigold, mint, nasturtium, onion, parsley, and peppers.
- Avoid: Brassicas, dill, corn, and potatoes to prevent pest and disease spread.
Enhance your garden with the delightful and productive Tumbler Cherry Tomatoes from West Coast Seeds. Perfect for gardeners of all levels, these tomatoes will bring a touch of sweetness and color to your outdoor space. Shop now and enjoy a bountiful harvest of delicious cherry tomatoes.
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Grow delicious and sweet cherry tomatoes right on your patio with West Coast Seeds Tumbler Cherry Tomatoes. This true hanging basket tomato is a customer favorite, producing lovely 1-2" red fruits that cascade beautifully from containers. Plant three seedlings in a 25cm (10") pot, and watch as the branches spread out and droop over the sides, providing an early and abundant harvest. Ideal for partial shade, these tomatoes thrive in hanging baskets and add a vibrant touch to your outdoor space.
Key Features:
- Sweet Cherry Tomatoes: Produces 1-2" red fruits in clusters.
- Perfect for Containers: True hanging basket variety.
- Early Yield: Matures in just 55 days.
- Determinate Variety: Bush type that doesn't require extensive staking.
- Hybrid Seeds: Ensures uniform and vigorous growth.
Growing Information:
- Season: Warm season crop.
- Exposure: Partial shade to full sun for optimal growth.
- Timing: Start indoors in early spring over bottom heat. Transplant outdoors once nighttime temperatures are consistently above 7°C (45°F).
- Germination: Optimal soil temperature is 25-35°C (68-95°F). Seeds sprout in 7-14 days.
- Sowing Instructions: Sow seeds 5mm-1cm (¼-½”) deep. Keep seedlings under very bright light to prevent legginess.
Care Tips:
- Soil: Prefers fertile, well-drained soil rich in organic matter. Mix finished compost and manure into the soil, and add 1 cup of balanced organic fertilizer beneath each transplant.
- Support: Use tomato cages to support bush types and prevent sprawling.
- Watering: Regular watering is vital, but avoid letting the plants sit in water. Stop watering around the end of July to encourage fruit ripening.
- Transplanting: Space bush transplants 45-60cm (18-24") apart in rows 90-120cm (36-48") apart.
Harvesting:
- Timing: Harvest when the fruit is the desired color. Green tomatoes can ripen indoors at cool temperatures if they are blemish-free.
- Method: Pick fruits regularly to encourage continued production.
Pest & Disease Management:
- Blossom End Rot: Prevent by ensuring even watering and adding calcium to the soil.
- Late Blight: Use drip tape for watering and avoid splashing the leaves. Apply Bordo Copper Spray regularly in late summer.
- Flea Beetles: Protect young plants with Floating Row Cover.
Companion Planting:
- Best Companions: Asparagus, basil, beans, borage, carrots, celery, chives, collards, cucumber, garlic, lettuce, marigold, mint, nasturtium, onion, parsley, and peppers.
- Avoid: Brassicas, dill, corn, and potatoes to prevent pest and disease spread.
Enhance your garden with the delightful and productive Tumbler Cherry Tomatoes from West Coast Seeds. Perfect for gardeners of all levels, these tomatoes will bring a touch of sweetness and color to your outdoor space. Shop now and enjoy a bountiful harvest of delicious cherry tomatoes.
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