The orange cherry tomato is a variety highly prized for its small, round, bright orange fruits with juicy, sweet, and slightly sugary flesh. Very productive and easy to grow, it brings color and flavor to the summer harvests of Quebec vegetable gardens.

2. Sowing

Difficulty level : Easy
Sowing type : Indoor sowing 6 to 8 weeks before the last frost (March to April in zones 5-6)
Sowing technique : In seed trays or in pots
Sowing depth : ~ 5 to 10 mm
Germination time : 5 to 10 days
Germination temperature : 20 to 25 C

3. Culture

Ease of cultivation : Easy
Growing season : Warm season
Transplantation : Easy, after all risk of frost has passed (late May to early June)
Plant spacing : ~ 45 to 60 cm between plants
Distance between rows : ~ 75 to 100 cm
Hardiness zone : Non-hardy annual plant
Light : Full sun
Soil type : Rich, loose and well-drained soil
Soil pH : Slightly acidic to neutral
Soil moisture : Keep the soil evenly moist
Soil fertility : Requires compost
Time before harvest : Approximately 65 to 75 days after transplanting
Watering : Regular, avoid water stress
Other characteristics : Sweet fruit; abundant production over a long period

4. Usage

Delicious fresh as a snack, in salads, on kebabs, or lightly roasted. Orange cherry tomatoes are prized for their sweetness and vibrant color.

5. Apprenticeship

Companion plants : Basil, carrot, onion
Nefarious plants : Cabbage, fennel