Cherry tomatoes
Red cherry tomato
The red cherry tomato is a plant with numerous health benefits. In fact, it is rich in vitamins A, B and C, antioxidants and essential minerals such as potassium and magnesium. It's also low in calories, making it ideal for dieters. Red cherry tomatoes can be eaten raw, in salads, as an appetiser, or cooked in dishes such as sauces, pizzas or gratins. Its sweet and tangy flavour is much appreciated by young and old alike.To grow the red cherry tomato more successfully in the vegetable garden, it is advisable to sow it indoors in pots about two months before the last frost. The seeds should be placed at a depth of around 0.5 cm in a light, well-drained mould. Once the plants have reached a height of around 15 cm, they can be transplanted to a sunny spot in the open ground, sheltered from the wind. Care should be…
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Red cherry tomato
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- Exposure
- Frost Hardiness
- Cultivation Difficulty
- Sowing Depth
- Plant Spacing
- Row Spacing
- Germination Time
- Germination Temperature
- Lifecycle
- Adult Height
- Maintenance
- Water Requirements
- Soil Type
- Soil pH Preference
- Pest Sensitivity
- Disease Sensitivity
- Weed Sensitivity
- Pollination
- Propagation
- Seed Storage