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Growing Heirloom Orange Cherry Tomato Vegetable Garden Seeds
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Non-GMO, Heirloom Orange Cherry Tomato Seed Growth Habits:
Sweet Orange Cherry tomato plants are easily killed by frost and freezing temperatures. Cherry tomato seeds are typically sown indoors 6 to 8 weeks before the last frost date, and the cherry tomato plants should be hardened off gradually for at least a week before being transplanted outdoors.
Whether you plant them in a row garden, raised bed, or container, Sweet Orange Cherry tomato plants should be provided with full sun exposure (at least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day) and rich, well-draining soil that's slightly acidic to neutral. Watering tomato plants consistently throughout the growing season can help to prevent blossom end rot.
Various Uses for Sweet Orange Heirloom Cherry Tomatoes:
Orange Cherry tomatoes have a very sweet flavor and are considered one of the best-tasting varieties by many home growers and farmer's market buyers. They are a healthy, sweet fruit that can be eaten fresh as a snack or on salads. Plus, they make a delicious-looking garnish for entrees and cocktails.
The Orange Cherry tomato variety can also be cooked and eaten with pasta or added as an ingredient in stew or soup.
Heirloom Orange Cherry Tomato Health Benefits:
Like other tomatoes, Sweet Orange Cherry tomatoes are high in vitamin C and vitamin A. In addition, Sweet Orange Cherry tomatoes have antioxidants, including lycopene, which are good for the heart and eyes.
Additional Information:
Heirloom Orange Cherry tomatoes can be grown easily using the square foot gardening method. Allow 1 square foot per Orange Cherry tomato plant to ensure proper airflow and a healthy plant.
Seeds Per Package:
- 250 mg - Approximately 90 Seeds
- 0.25 oz - Approximately 2,500 Seeds
- 1 oz - Approximately 10,000 Seeds
- 4 oz - Approximately 40,000 Seeds
- 1 lb - Approximately 160,000 Seeds
- 5 lb - Approximately 800,000 Seeds
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Basic Info
Latin Name: |
Solanum lycopersicum
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Other Names: |
Sweet Orange Cherry Tomatoes |
Color: |
Orange |
Flavor: |
Very sweet |
Growing Info
Days to Maturity: |
75 days |
Hardiness Zone: |
Annual, not intended for overwintering. Suitable for all USDA hardiness zones. |
Planting Depth: |
1/4" |
Plant Spacing: |
18" |
Row Spacing: |
3" |
Growth Habit: |
Cherry tomato fruit |
Soil Preference: |
Slightly acidic to neutral soil with a pH between 6.0 and 6.8 |
Temp Preference: |
Nighttime temperatures above 55 degrees F and daytime temperatures below 90 degrees F |
Light Preference: |
Full sun, at least 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight |
Other
Pests/diseases: |
Blossom end rot, early blight, late blight, tomato hornworms, aphids, whiteflies, Verticillium wilt, Fusarium wilt, and Alternaria stem canker |