Cherry Tomato Ildi Red

What Cherry Tomato Ildi Red is

Cherry Tomato Ildi Red (Solanum lycopersicum var. cerasiforme) is an annual vegetable of the Nightshade family (Solanaceae). An early and high-yielding variety, with masses of miniature red fruit, up to 75 per truss.

The plants naturally stop growing at up to 180 cm.

The tomatoes are round and occasionally pear-shaped, firm and sweet with a slight tartness.

An exceptionally good choice for salads and for garnishing dishes.

Tomatoes are easy to grow as well as great to eat.

Cherry tomatoes are the sweetest and easiest-to-grow tomatoes — they give dozens of small fruits per truss from midsummer into autumn. They are suitable for the garden, greenhouse and a large pot on the balcony.

Key features

• Pack size: 0.2 g
• Sowing: January – March; seedlings
• Harvest: June – September
• Position: sunny spot

When to sow Cherry Tomato Ildi Red

Cherry Tomato Ildi Red seeds are sown in January – March. The crop is harvested from June to September. The months are a guide for a temperate climate — in warmer areas sow 1–2 weeks earlier, in cooler or upland areas, later.

How to sow and grow Cherry Tomato Ildi Red

• Sowing method: seedlings
• Depth: 0.5–1 cm
• Spacing: 40–60 cm
• Germination: 6–10 days at 22–26 °C
• Position: sunny spot

They are divided into many varieties: suitable for growing indoors, suitable for growing outdoors, those that grow tall, as well as bush types. They also come in different sizes and a wide range of colours: red, orange, yellow, black, green and striped. Sow seeds in good organic compost between January and March at a temperature of 18-21 degrees. The seeds can also be sown in March and April — by placing the seedlings on a sunny windowsill. Pot on when the first few true leaves appear and the plants are approximately 8 cm tall. Use a quality organic potting compost with good nutrient levels. The plants grow quickly and need nitrogen, especially to stay green and healthy.

Tall varieties are tied to a support and side-shooted; water regularly and evenly so the fruit does not split.

Harvest and use

Pick the fruit fully coloured — it is sweetest that way. Regular picking prolongs fruiting.

Frequently asked questions

When should Cherry Tomato Ildi Red be sown?

The recommended sowing months are January – March. Sowing method: seedlings.

Can a cherry tomato be grown in a pot?

Yes. A container of 15–20 litres, sun for at least 6 hours a day and a support are enough for a rich yield on the balcony.

When should cherry tomatoes be sown for transplants?

About 6–8 weeks before planting out — usually February–March, and the seedlings are put outside after mid-May.