- Planting tomato seeds in trays indoors five to six weeks before you plan to transplant the tomatoes outside is a great way to get a head start on your garden. The University of Minnesota Extension recommends starting seeds in a soilless germination mix. Cherry tomatoes germinate best when the temperature is between 75 and 85 degrees Fahrenheit.
- After the cherry tomato seedlings emerge, you can reduce the temperature to 70 degrees Fahrenheit. Make sure that the plants are getting plenty of light and enough water that the soil remains moist. Once the daytime temperatures warm, you can place the plants outside in a location where they are protected from the wind and then bring them in at night so that they don't get too cold.
- You can also purchase cherry tomato plants from your local nursery if growing cherry tomatoes from seed isn't for you or if you aren't able to start the seeds early enough in the season.
- Select a location in your garden where your tomatoes will get full sun. Be sure to rotate your crops so that you aren't growing tomatoes in the same location every year and mix in compost or rotted manure to improve soil quality. Cherry tomatoes can be transplanted to your garden when the soil is warm and there is no danger of frost, which may kill young plants. You can also consider growing cherry tomatoes in pots that can be moved as needed.
Growing Cherry Tomatoes From Seed
- Most cherry tomato varieties are indeterminate plants, which means the vines will spread. Allow at least 2 to 3 feet between plants and stake the tomato plants or use a tomato cage to help control the growth of the plant and prevent the fruit from touching the ground, advises University of Florida IFAS Gardening Solutions. Fertilize the tomato plants regularly. Tomatoes need 1 to 2 inches of water each week and prefer deep watering.
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