Description
25 Seeds per pack
(Lycopersicon lycopersicum) 45-49 days This open-pollinated version of the Tumbler Cherry Tomato is very hard to find. A perfect variety for hanging baskets and containers! The Tumbler Cherry Tomato has a graceful, cascading habit. Determinate plants produce large yields of bright red 1 1/4″ cherry tomatoes. An extra-early variety that is very sweet and tasty. Excellent for container gardening, but, does well in the garden, too.
Planting Instructions for Tumbler Cherry Tomato Seeds
Start Tumbler Cherry Tomato seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost date. Plant the Tomato seeds ¼” deep in sterile seed starting mix. Germination occurs in 6-14 days in soil 70-90°F. Once true leaves develop, separate Heirloom / Open Pollinated Tomato plants into 3-4″ pots, placing in full light & cooler temps (60-70°F). Set out hardened off Tomato transplants, in full sun, once soil has warmed, 18-30″ apart, in rows 3-4′ apart. Plant tall, spindly Tomato seedlings deeper, the stems will sprout roots and support and strengthen the plant. To help prevent blossom end rot, put 1 Tbs of lime, ground oyster shells, or crushed eggshells at the bottom of your planting hole. The calcium will help build strong cell walls once your heirloom tomatoes plants start producing fruit. For strong tomato plants, add 1 Tbs of aged compost and 1 Tbs of bone meal to the bottom of the hole as well.
FAQ:
What makes the Tumbler Cherry Tomato unique?
The Tumbler Cherry Tomato is an open-pollinated variety known for its graceful, cascading habit, making it ideal for hanging baskets and containers. It produces bright red, sweet, and tasty 1¼-inch cherry tomatoes in large yields, making it a favorite for both container gardening and traditional gardens.
How long does it take for Tumbler Cherry Tomatoes to mature?
This extra-early variety matures in just 45-49 days, making it one of the fastest-producing cherry tomato options available.
What type of plant is the Tumbler Cherry Tomato?
The Tumbler Cherry Tomato is a determinate variety, meaning it grows in a more compact form and produces its crop all at once. Its cascading habit is particularly suited to hanging baskets and small spaces, but it also performs well in garden beds.
How should Tumbler Cherry Tomato seeds be planted?
To grow Tumbler Cherry Tomatoes, start seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost date. Plant seeds ¼ inch deep in sterile seed-starting mix at 70-90°F, where germination typically occurs in 6-14 days. Once seedlings have true leaves, transplant them into 3- to 4-inch pots and provide full light at cooler temperatures of 60-70°F. After hardening off, plant them outdoors in full sun, spacing them 18-30 inches apart in rows 3-4 feet apart.
How can I ensure strong Tumbler Cherry Tomato plants and prevent blossom end rot?
To prevent blossom end rot, add one tablespoon of lime, ground oyster shells, or crushed eggshells to the planting hole to provide calcium for strong cell walls. Enhance soil health by including one tablespoon each of aged compost and bone meal. Plant tall seedlings deeper to encourage root development along the stem, which will strengthen the plant and support its cascading habit.
Hazel Hardisty (verified owner) –
Excellent!
Judith (verified owner) –
Still waiting on these to emerge. Hopefully by the end of the week I will see some seedlings.