Mom informed me she wants RED cherry/grape tomatoes this year. That’s ok with me because the Sungolds wear me out trying to keep them picked and they sprawl well beyond whatever raised bed I have them planted in (just one plant).
Any suggestions for a good red cherry or grape tomato that’s tasty, but doesn’t go bonkers & tries to take over the garden?
“Any suggestions for a good red cherry or grape tomato that’s tasty, but doesn’t go bonkers & tries to take over the garden?”
I grew a variety in a 5-gallon pot last season called ‘Valentine’ and we really liked it. I will most likely grow it again this year.
https://www.totallytomato.com/product/T00798/9
Hanging baskets of cherry tomatoes are always pretty, easy to pick and won’t hog garden space. I’ve grown ‘Red Robin’ and ‘Tumbler’ (red) and ‘Tumbling Tom’ (yellow) before with good results.
Here’s a good guide from Better Homes & Gardens on growing cherry-types in hanging baskets. Fertilization is the key, as with anything in a pot.
https://www.bhg.com/gardening/vegetable/hanging-tomato-plants/
Cherry tomatoes - we have had our best results for many years with Campari. We just dry out our own seed. You could get some at the store now and squeeze some seeds onto a paper towel to let dry. The homegrown have much more flavor and sweetness than the store bought.