Cherry tomatoes thrive in pots, beds and even hanging baskets. When planted correctly, they turn into little aromatic wonders. The following guide shows in practice how it works in the hobby garden.
How and when should you plant cherry tomatoes?
Cherry tomatoes should be planted in a sunny, warm and airy location from mid-May. Use humus-rich, nutrient-rich and well-drained soil. Plant the young plants up to the cotyledons, use climbing aids and pay attention to suitable plant neighbors such as marigolds and marigolds.
When is it time to plant cherry tomatoes?
The young plants you have grown yourself or bought in stores can tolerate the local weather conditions from mid-May onwards. Given a minimum temperature of 13-15 degrees Celsius, it will simply be too cold for tropical cherry tomatoes in the local regions until then.
What should the location be like?
In the cultivation of cherry tomatoes, the right location is a central factor for the best possible care of the tomato plants. This is how it should be:
- sunny to full sun, warm and airy
- protected from rain under a roof
A greenhouse, the winter garden or a covered balcony offer the mini tomatoes an excellent environment because the dreaded late blight has hardly any chance of attack.
In which soil do cherry tomatoes grow particularly well?
The large family of tomato plants consists exclusively of heavy feeders. This attribute indicates a great hunger for nutrients. Cherry tomatoes don't have to starve in this soil:
- rich in humus and nutrients
- fresh, moist and well-drained
- preferably calcareous with a pH value greater than 6
Since cherry tomatoes like to be cultivated in buckets, a good quality vegetable or potting soil (€16.00 on Amazon) based on compost is recommended as a substrate.
How are cherry tomatoes planted correctly?
In the bed or greenhouse, the soil is deeply loosened to enrich it with compost and horn shavings. The planting pit is twice as large as the root ball. Drainage in the pot prevents dangerous waterlogging. Place the young tomato plants in the soil up to the cotyledons. The ideal planting distance is 60-80 centimeters. Finally, water well and mulch with compost, nettle leaves or straw.
Do cherry tomatoes need to be supported?
Although cherry tomatoes grow bushy, a climbing aid makes sense. Twisted tomato sticks or a trellis are ideal. This is where you attach the tendrils as they grow.
What should you consider regarding plant neighbors?
A direct proximity to potatoes should be avoided at all costs. Cherry tomatoes, on the other hand, get along very well with marigolds and marigolds, which also keep fungal spores and pests away.
Tips & Tricks
Cherry tomatoes always grow in dense bunches. If you harvest the entire panicle and leave the small fruits on the fruit stalk, the shelf life will be extended by several days.
