Cherry Tomato Plants Care Guide
A tiny, versatile fruit, the cherry tomato can be enjoyed as a sweet snack or salad addition. Caring for the cherry tomato plant differs little from their larger tomato plant relatives, but they do normally produce a more ample fruit crop. Does this Spark an idea?
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Size Considerations
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Cherry tomato plants thrive when planted in the ground or in containers. A wide range of cherry tomato varieties are available and offer the gardener many choices when it comes to overall plant growth size. Cherry tomatoes plants produce tomatoes that measure 1 to 1 1/2 inches in diameter.
Requirements
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Cherry tomatoes grow best in organic rich soil that is well-draining.The plants also prefer a location with at least six hours of sunlight per day to produce an ample crop. The plants benefit from moist soil and an application of balanced liquid fertilizer every two weeks
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Planting Warnings
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Plant cherry tomatoes outside after all danger of frost as passed because the plants are frost-sensitive. Monitor the plant for the same pests and diseases that afflict large tomato plants.
Potential Harvest
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Pick cherry tomatoes when the fruit begins to turn red and it feels firm to the touch for the best flavor. Cherry tomato plants often become heavy with abundant fruit and will benefit from having a tomato cage placed over the plant during their active growth.
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