Grape Tomato Seeds

Seed Type: Heirloom Seed, Open Pollinated Seed
Also Known As: Cherry Tomato, Mini Plum Tomato

Grape Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum var. cerasiforme) is prized for its sweet, bite-size fruits that grow in abundant clusters throughout the warm season. These vigorous plants thrive in containers, raised beds, and sunny gardens, producing flavorful tomatoes perfect for snacking, salads, roasting, and fresh summer dishes.

Life Cycle: Annual
Planting Season: Spring
Growth Habit: Bushy to Semi-Vining

Flavor Profile

Sweet; Juicy; Mildly Acidic; Crisp

Plant Characteristics

High Yield, Attracts Bees, Easy to Grow & Maintain, Heat Loving, Great for Containers, Productive All Season

Use

Culinary, Salads, Snacking, Roasting, Salsas, Garden-to-Table Recipes

Growing Conditions

Warm Weather, Full Sun, Indoor (Starts), Outdoor, Well-Drained Soil, Not Frost Tolerant

Harvest Advantages

Continuous Fruit Set, Abundant Clusters, Fresh Pick, Ideal for Snacking

Planting Instructions:

Start seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost. Sow ¼" deep in warm, moist soil and provide strong light. Germination occurs in 5–10 days. Transplant outdoors after frost once seedlings are 6–8" tall. Space plants 18–24 inches apart with support stakes or cages. Keep soil evenly moist and harvest fruits when fully colored for best flavor.

Warning:

Leaves and stems are not edible. Fruit is safe for culinary use. Members of the nightshade family may cause sensitivity in susceptible individuals.