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Tomato 'Orange cherry'

Solanum lycopersicum

Orange cherry is a popular variety of Tomato, which belongs to the Solanum genus (Solanum lycopersicum 'Orange cherry'). 'Orange cherry' is considered a OP (open polliated) cultivar.

Open-pollinated, non-heirloom variety.


Small, 1" round golden yellow cherry tomato. Prolific producer, regular leafed plant. Reportedly a good OP alternative to the hybrid Sungold.

Orange cherry grows as an Annual and is a Fruit. Being an Annual, it tends to grow best over the course of a single year. Orange cherry is known for growing to a height of approximately 1.20 metres (3.90 feet).

Mexico is believed to be where Orange cherry originates from.

Orange cherry Tomato is normally fairly low maintenance and is normally quite easy to grow, as long as a level of basic care is provided throughout the year. Being aware of the basic soil, sun and water preferences will result in a happier and healthier plant.

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How to grow Tomato 'Orange cherry'

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Plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Orange cherry is thought of as tender, so it is really important to ensure that the outside temperature is well above freezing before planting or moving outdoors. USDA Hardiness Zone 3 to 14 are typically the USDA Hardiness Zones that are appropriate for this plant (although this can vary based on your microclimate). Ensure your soil is loamy and has a ph of between 5.0 and 6.0 as Tomato is a moderately acidic soil to weakly acidic soil loving plant.

Growing Orange cherry from seed

Look to ensure a distance 2.60 feet (80.0 cm) between seeds when sowing - bury at a depth of at least 0.78 inches (2.0 cm) deep. Soil temperature should be kept higher than 12°C / 54°F to ensure good germination.

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

Transplanting Orange cherry

Transplant out when around 15cm (6 inches) high.

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

Harvesting Orange cherry

This variety tends to be ready for harvesting by mid summer.

Tomato 'Orange cherry' information

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Other Names for Tomato 'Orange cherry'

Sweet orange cherry

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