Tomato 'Sweet Million'

Solanum lycopersicum

How to grow Tomato 'Sweet Million'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Best grown as a cordon by removing all the side shoots and support with a cane.
For outdoor tomatoes in a cool climate, only allow four trusses to set before removing the top shoot as well.
As the fruit begins to ripen remover the lower leaves to allow the sun in.

Sweet Million likes a position of full sun and remember to water moderately. Sweet Million is generally regarded as a tender plant, so remember to ensure that temperatures are mild before moving outdoors. Sweet Million needs a loamy soil with a ph of 5.0 to 6.0 (moderately acidic soil to weakly acidic soil).

Growing Sweet Million from seed

Even old seed germinates well
Sow out door tomatoes about a month after those for under glass

Aim to sow 0.78 inches (2.0 cm) deep and try to ensure a gap of at least 2.60 feet (80.0 cm). For optimal germination, soil temperature should be a minimum of 12°C / 54°F.

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

Transplanting Sweet Million

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

Plant to the first set of true leaves to promote strong root growth.

Sweet Million is tender, so ensure you wait until all danger of frost has passed in your area before considering planting outside.

Harvesting Sweet Million

Harvest late summer when the fruit lifts easily from the stalk and it is an even red colour

This variety tends to mature and be ready for harvest in late summer.