Tomato 'Earl's green cherry'

Solanum lycopersicum

How to grow Tomato 'Earl's green cherry'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Earl's green cherry is generally regarded as a tender plant, so remember to ensure that temperatures are mild before moving outdoors. Earl's green cherry needs a loamy soil with a ph of 5.5 to 7.5 (weakly acidic soil to weakly alkaline soil).

Growing Earl's green cherry from seed

Start seeds indoors six weeks before last frost date.

Aim to sow 0.39 inches (1.0 cm) deep and try to ensure a gap of at least 0.78 inches (2.0 cm). For optimal germination, soil temperature should be a minimum of 12°C / 54°F.

Transplanting Earl's green cherry

Ready for transplant at 6-inches. Plant to the first set of true leaves to promote strong root growth.

Earl's green cherry is tender, so ensure you wait until all danger of frost has passed in your area before considering planting outside.

Harvesting Earl's green cherry