Barry’s Crazy Cheery Tomato Seedling

Description

This indeterminate heirloom tomato, produces large, pale yellow clusters of very sweet cherry tomatoes. An excellent choice for eating on its own, salads, salsas, sauces and more!

These are productive plants and grow 3 to 8 feet tall, depending on the variety.

Transplanting

When transplanting tomato seedlings, you should space them 24 to 36 inches apart, depending on the variety and whether you’re growing them in a pot or in the ground.

In the ground 

• Space plants 24 to 36 inches apart
• Space rows 36 to 48 inches apart
• Dig a hole deep enough to cover the root ball and 1-2 inches of stem
• Heavy Feeder. Fertilize regularly throughout the season with a balanced fertilizer.
• Prune and trellis for an optimal yield and plant health
• 6-12 hours of direct sunlight per day
• Water thoroughly and mulch to retain moisture

In a pot

• Use a container that’s at least 12 inches across and has good drainage holes
• Select a pot that holds at least 5 gallons of potting mix

Support

• Use garden stakes and twine to support the plants so they don’t fall over in storms or heavy wind.

Companion Plants

• Shallots, Onions, Nasturtium, Lettuce, Spinach, Borage, Thyme, Parsley, Basil, Peas, Beans, Carrots, Marigold

Combative Plants

• Cauliflower, Kohlrabi, Collards, Broccoli, Cabbage, Kale, Brussel Sprouts, Corn, Peppers, Eggplant, Tomatillo, Ground Cherries, Fennel, Sweet Potato, Potato