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Tomato 'Cabernet'

Solanum lycopersicum

Cabernet is part of the Solanum genus and is a Tomato variety. Its scientific name is Solanum lycopersicum 'Cabernet'. 'Cabernet' is considered a hybrid cultivar.

There seem to be two different hybrid tomatoes labelled as ‘Cabernet’. This entry is for the cherry tomato.


Produces large yields of red grape sized and shaped cherry tomatoes on large trusses. Reportedly produces well when nights are cool in the later season. Crack resistant even with inconstant watering. Regular leaf.

This variety is an Fruit that typically grows as an Annual, which is defined as a plant that matures and completes its lifecycle over the course of a single year. Cabernet is known for growing to a height of approximately 1.50 metres (4.88 feet).

Mexico is believed to be where Cabernet originates from.

Typically, Cabernet Tomato is normally fairly low maintenance and can thus be quite easy to grow - only a basic level of care is required throughout the year to ensure it thrives. Being aware of the basic growing conditions this plant likes (soil, sun and water) will result in a strong and vibrant plant.

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How to grow Tomato 'Cabernet'

  • Full Sun

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  • Medium

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Cabernet is thought of as tender, so remember to wait until your soil is warm and the night time temperature is well above freezing before moving outside. The USDA Hardiness Zones typically associated with Cabernet are Zone 3 and Zone 14. Cabernet requires a loamy soil with a ph of 5.5 - 7.5 - it grows best in weakly acidic soil to weakly alkaline soil.

Growing Cabernet from seed

Try to aim for a seed spacing of at least 0.78 inches (2.0 cm) and sow at a depth of around 0.78 inches (2.0 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 12°C / 54°F to ensure good germination.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Cabernet about 42 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Cabernet

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Cabernet is a tender plant.

Harvesting Cabernet

Expect harvests to start to occur in mid summer.

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Other Names for Tomato 'Cabernet'

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