Vegetables and herbs
Cherry tomato: maintenance tips
Popular for pot cultivation, the cherry tomato is available in several colorful cultivars. Produces a multitude of small fruits with unique flavours.
Common name: Cherry tomato
Exposure
Full sun exposure, with 8 to 10 hours of sunshine a day for maximum yield.
Watering
Water regularly, avoid wetting foliage.
Planting
Sensitive to cold. Plant when there is no risk of frost, in rich, well-drained soil. For container cultivation, plant in vegetable garden potting soil.
Fertilization
Fertilize at planting with granular fertilizer. During the summer, fertilize with water-soluble or liquid fertilizer every 2 weeks.
Harvest
Tomatoes should be picked when ripe, as soon as they reach their final colour, which ranges from pink to bright red, yellow or orange, depending on the variety.
Availability may vary by store.