Determinate Cherry Tomato 'Cerise' (Solanum lycopersicum) - Fantastic new cherry variety producing heavy crops of small bite sized fruits with a delicious sweet flavor that melt in the mouth. Determinate variety perfect for pots, containers, balconies, ideal for small spaces. It’s an excellent patio tomato. Plant grows to 200-250cm tall and requires stem support. Looks outstanding loaded with bright color, 50-60g weighing fruits. Best straight from the vine, in salads, pasta dishes and much more.
Companion plants: basils, marigolds, borage, nasturtiums, peppers, sage, lettuce, thyme.
Growing:
Use moist paper towel method to speed up the germination (optional).
Sow: Depth: 3–5 mm (barely cover). Germination: 5–8 days. Transplant: At 10–15 cm (2 true leaves) to final pot. Pot: 20–25 L (30 cm Ø) with drainage holes.
Soil: Mix: 50% potting soil + 30% compost + 20% perlite/coconut coir. pH 6.0–6.8.
Light: 6-8 hrs direct sun. Keep the pot or plant in a bright, sunny location.
Watering: Regular to keep the soil moist, but not soggy. Water when soil is dry to the touch.
Fertilizing: No fertilizer until first flower buds appear (around week 7–8). Liquid 5-10-10 weekly (quarter-strength). Calcium boost: Crush eggshells into topsoil monthly.
Polination (Critical in High Humidity):
1. Shake plants gently every morning 9–11 am (mimics wind).
2. Use an electric toothbrush or small fan pointed at flowers for 10 seconds.
3. Spray flowers lightly with water in the morning (helps pollen stick).
Common Problems & Solutions in tropical climate:
1. Blossom-end rot → calcium deficiency + uneven watering → keep soil evenly moist + weekly calcium foliar spray.
2. Fungal diseases (early blight, powdery mildew) → improve airflow, prune lower leaves, neem oil spray weekly as preventive.
3. Fruit cracking → sudden heavy rain after dry spell → mulch heavily + shelter during storms.
4. Whiteflies & aphids → yellow sticky traps + neem oil + dish soap spray.
5. Caterpillars (tomato hornworm) → hand-pick or use Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) spray.
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