Item Number: SNV9018
Gardener's Sweetheart Cherry Tomato Seeds
Sweet, Heart Shaped, Bright Red Fruits
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Description
Description
The Gardener's Sweetheart Cherry Tomato, a unique cultivar in the Solanum lycopersicum family, is distinguished by its heart-shaped, cherry-sized fruits. Renowned for their intense sweetness and deep red coloration, these tomatoes are a preferred choice for culinary enthusiasts and gardeners alike. Originating from a meticulous breeding program, the Gardener's Sweetheart Cherry Tomato is designed for both aesthetic appeal and flavor. The plant exhibits a robust, indeterminate growth habit, meaning it continues to grow and produce fruit throughout the growing season until halted by frost.
Variety Details
- Plant type: Tender Annual
- Growth habit: Indeterminate
- Crop category: Tomato
- Kitchen profile: The Gardener's Sweetheart Cherry Tomato, a unique cultivar in the Solanum lycopersicum family, is by its heart-shaped, cherry-sized fruits.
- Recorded feature: Open-Pollinated
- Product format: Seed packet
Sowing & Growing
- Light: Full Sun
- Planting season: Spring or Summer
- Starting location: Start Indoors & Transplant
- Recorded soil pH: 5.6 - 6.0 or 6.1 - 6.5 or 6.6 - 7.0
- Recorded USDA zones: 10, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Plan Gardener's Sweetheart Cherry Tomato as a warm-season crop. Start seed in a protected setting when local timing allows seedlings to reach transplant size after frost danger has passed. Provide strong light and avoid keeping the root zone continuously saturated. Use the recorded spacing and add support if the growth habit requires it. Check fruit as it changes color and firmness, then harvest at the stage suited to its intended kitchen use. Seasonal conditions can shift actual maturity.
Before sowing Gardener's Sweetheart Cherry Tomato, review the packet alongside the current product details and note any range in temperature, germination, or maturity. Ranges reflect biological and seasonal variation rather than a fixed promise. Label each planting with its date and location, then compare emergence, growth, and harvest with local weather. This record is useful for succession plantings and for deciding whether the crop fits better into an earlier or later seasonal window.
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Shipping Information
Shipping Information
Shipping Weight: 0.02 lb
Dimensions: 4.0"L x 3.0"W x 0.5"H
Features
Features
- Attracts Bees/Butterflies
- Greenhouse Compatible
- Grow on a Trellis
- Heirloom
- Open-Pollinated
- Requires Staking
- Requires Summer Water
Characteristics
Characteristics
Planting & Care
Planting & Care
Soil and Water: Tomatoes love fertile soil rich in organic matter. Add plenty of compost prior to planting. Soil pH is preferred between 5.5-7.0. Soak the soil 4"-6" deep at 7-day intervals.
Planting and Growing: Sow seeds in flats 6-8 weeks before the last frost and thin to 2" apart after the first true leaves appear. Before transplanting after the last frost, harden off the plants by placing them outdoors for a few hours to start, increasing the amount of time each day until they are accustomed to a full day of sunlight.
Harvesting & Storage: Tomatoes store well in a cool, dry location out of direct sunlight. Storing them in the refrigerator will cause them to lose their flavor and texture.
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