VegetableTomato
Cherry Orange Tomato
Cherry Orange Tomato is an open-pollinated heirloom that produces abundant clusters of bite-size sweet orange fruits on indeterminate vines reaching 48 to 60 inches tall. Ready to harvest in 70 to 79 days from transplant, this variety thrives in full sun and warm conditions, delivering the kind of prolific cherry tomato harvests that make fresh salads and snacking irresistible. Its non-GMO genetics and proven disease resistance make it a reliable choice for gardeners seeking both flavor and plant health.
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Growing Conditions
USDA Zone
2-11
Sunlight
Full Sun
Water
Moderate
Soil
Well-drained, Fertile Loam With Organic Matter
Growth Stats
60 in
Height
TypeIndeterminate
Spacing
24
Plant Profile
Sunlight
Full Sun
Water
Moderate
Zones
2-11
Size
60in H x ?in W
Growth
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Care
High
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Highlights
The real draw here is the sheer abundance of those orange cherry tomatoes cascading from tall, vigorous vines that keep producing until frost. Grown best in full sun with nighttime temperatures above 55 degrees Fahrenheit, this variety handles Bacterial Canker, Fusarium Wilt, Late Blight, Powdery Mildew, Tobacco Mosaic Virus, and Verticillium Wilt, plus it shows tolerance to Blossom End Rot, giving you multiple layers of protection against common tomato troubles. As an open-pollinated heirloom, you can save seeds from your best plants year after year, building a connection to this variety that only deepens as you grow it.
Common Uses
These bite-size orange cherries are at their best eaten fresh straight from the vine, added to salads for a burst of sweetness, or used as a striking garnish on composed plates. Their small size and prolific nature make them especially suited to snacking and fresh preparations where their flavor can shine without cooking.
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Care Instructions
Start Indoors
Start seeds indoors 6 to 8 weeks before your last spring frost date, sowing them 1/4 inch deep in warm, moist soil. Keep soil temperature around 70 to 75 degrees Fahrenheit for optimal germination. Provide bright light once seedlings emerge to prevent legginess.
Transplant Outdoors
Transplant seedlings outdoors after the last frost date when soil has warmed and nighttime temperatures consistently stay above 55 degrees Fahrenheit. Harden off seedlings over 7 to 10 days by gradually exposing them to outdoor conditions. Space plants 24 inches apart with 36 inches between rows. Plant deep, burying the stem up to the first true leaves to encourage a stronger root system.
Harvesting
Pick Cherry Orange Tomatoes when they reach full color (a bright, deep orange) and yield slightly to gentle pressure. Harvest regularly once fruit begins ripening to encourage continued production on the vine. Pick every two to three days during peak season for the sweetest flavor and to prevent overripe fruit from dropping.
Pruning
As an indeterminate variety, Cherry Orange Tomato will grow continuously throughout the season. Prune suckers (shoots that grow between the main stem and branches) on tall plants to direct energy into fruit production and improve air circulation. Remove the bottom 6 to 12 inches of leaves as the plant grows to reduce disease pressure from soil-borne pathogens.
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Companion Planting
Pests & Diseases
Ecology & Traits
Edible
Scientific Classification
Solanum lycopersicum
Family
Solanaceae
Genus
Solanum
Growth Habit
Indeterminate
Native Status
L48 (I)AK (I)HI (I)PR (I)VI (I)CAN (W)