Cherry Tomato Seeds – Hybrid

About Cherry Tomato Seeds – Hybrid

Cherry tomato — small sweet red fruits borne in clusters; best for balcony pots.

• Care level: Easy
• Expected germination time: 6-10 days at 22-28C under suitable conditions*

How to Grow

1. Fill a seedling tray or small pot with a fine, clean, well-draining seed-starting mix.
2. Sow at the right depth — 0.5–1 cm; transplant 20–25 day old seedlings.
3. Water gently with a spray bottle so the seeds are not displaced. Keep the medium moist, not waterlogged.
4. Place the tray where it gets the right light for this plant (full sun). Protect young seedlings from harsh afternoon sun.
5. Under suitable conditions, sprouts usually appear in 6-10 days at 22-28C.

Light, water, soil and feeding

• Light: Full sun
• Water: Regular deep watering; daily in pots during summer. Uneven watering cracks the fruit.
• Soil: Well-drained potting mix with compost; pH 6.0-6.8
• Temperature: 20–30°C. Above 35°C the flowers drop.
• Fertiliser: Balanced feed every 15 days; increase potash at fruiting.

Sowing season in India

June–July and October–November in North India; year-round in the south. Exact timing depends on your local temperature and conditions.

Common problems

Fruit cracking (uneven watering), leaf curl virus from whitefly, fungal blight in the monsoon.

*Germination time is an expected range under suitable temperature, moisture, sowing depth and storage conditions. Natural germination cannot be guaranteed.