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Red cherry | ||||
Scientific Classification | ||||
Species: | Solanum lycopersicum | |||
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Red cherry are a cordon (indeterminate) variety of tomato.
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Growing[]
- Main article: Tomato: Growing
Sowing[]
Sow thinly in pots or trays of seed compost and cover with a fine layer. Firm gently and keep moist. Cover with glass, polythene or propagator lid. Keep at approximately 15-20°C (60-68°F). Seedlings appear in 7-14 days.[1]
Transplanting[]
Remove cover when seedlings appear. Transplant to individual pots when 10cm (4in) tall. Grow on at approximately 15°C (60°F).[1]
Greenhouse[]
Transplant to growing positions April-May.[1]
Outdoor[]
Stand outside for a few days in late May (avoid frosts). Transplant to a sunny spot outside.[1]
Aftercare[]
Pinch out side shoots regularly and growing tips once 5-6 trusses have set. Apply a liquid feed every 2-3 weeks when first trusses have set.[1]
Harvest[]
Once fruit is fully ripened.
References[]
Tomato varieties |
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Indeterminate | Brandywine · Cherokee purple · Costoluto fiorentino · Early girl · Gardener's delight · Golden gem · Ildi · Marmande · Moneymaker · Orange banana · Orange santa · Red cherry · Shirley · Sweet million · Wapsipinicon peach |
Semi-determinate | Belle · San marzano |
Determinate | Roma · Tumbling tom |