Product Overview
Our Rainbow Cherry Mix combines the best of heirloom and open-pollinated cherry tomatoes in a spectacular array of colors. Each plant produces an abundance of sweet, juicy cherry tomatoes in vibrant red, orange, yellow/white, and purple hues. This carefully curated mix delivers both visual impact and diverse flavors, making every harvest feel like gathering jewels from your garden.
Key Features
- Colorful Variety: Red, orange, yellow/white, and purple cherry tomatoes
- Heirloom Quality: Open-pollinated varieties with exceptional flavor
- Continuous Harvest: Indeterminate vines produce all season long
- High Yield: Abundant production throughout the growing season
- Versatile Growing: Perfect for garden plots, raised beds, containers, and greenhouses
- Sweet Flavor: Each color offers its own unique, delicious taste profile
Growing Details
- Days to Maturity: 80 days from transplant
- Plant Type: Solanum lycopersicum – Non-GMO, Open-Pollinated, Annual
- Growth Habit: Indeterminate vines requiring support
- Plant Spacing: 24-36 inches apart
- Seed Count: Approximately 10,000 seeds per ounce
- Support Required: Sturdy cages or trellises essential
Growing Requirements
- Soil: Well-draining, slightly acidic (pH 6.2-6.8)
- Starting: Sow seeds indoors 7-9 weeks before last frost
- Planting Depth: 0.25 inches
- Sun: Full sun location
- Transplant: When seedlings are 6-10 inches tall and frost danger passes
Companion Planting
Enhance your garden’s health and flavor by companion planting with:
- Basil (enhances flavor and repels pests)
- Marigolds (pest deterrent)
- Nasturtiums (attracts beneficial insects)
- Borage (improves plant health)
Harvesting & Uses
Rainbow Cherry Mix tomatoes are perfect for:
- Fresh snacking straight from the vine
- Colorful salads and garnishes
- Gourmet cooking and sauces
- Preserving and canning
- Creating visually stunning dishes
Care Tips
- Provide sturdy support for sprawling vines
- Water consistently to maintain even soil moisture
- Mulch around plants to retain moisture and suppress weeds
- Prune excess foliage for better air circulation
- Monitor for common tomato pests and diseases
- Regular harvesting encourages continued production
Perfect for gardeners who want to add both beauty and exceptional flavor to their harvest while enjoying the diversity that heirloom varieties offer.
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