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Tomato 'Large red cherry'

Solanum lycopersicum

Large red cherry is part of the Solanum genus and is a Tomato variety. Its scientific name is Solanum lycopersicum 'Large red cherry'. 'Large red cherry' is considered a heirloom cultivar.

Medium to large, red 1.5-2" globular tomatoes on a regular leafed plant. Very good, sweet flavour.

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. Large red cherry is known for growing to a height of approximately 1.50 metres (4.88 feet).

United States is believed to be where Large red cherry originates from.

Typically, Large red cherry 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 'Large red cherry'

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Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Large red cherry 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 Large red cherry are Zone 3 and Zone 14. Large red cherry requires a loamy soil with a ph of 5.5 - 7.5 - it grows best in weakly acidic soil to weakly alkaline soil.

Growing Large red cherry 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 Large red cherry about 42 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Large red cherry

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

By our calculations, you should look at planting out Large red cherry about 10 days after your last frost date.

Harvesting Large red cherry

Expect harvests to start to occur in mid summer.

Tomato 'Large red cherry' information

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Large red cherry folklore & trivia

Seed originally from Ben Quisenberry.

Other Names for Tomato 'Large red cherry'

Red cherry large

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