{"product_id":"honey-cherry-tomato","title":"Honey Cherry Tomato","description":"\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1040\" data-start=\"484\"\u003eHoney Cherry Tomato is aptly named for its delightful sweetness and tangy flavour. Producing peachy-orange cherry-sized fruits on tall, vigorous plants, it thrives even in cooler or wetter growing conditions. Decorative and delicious, Honey Cherry Tomatoes are ideal for container gardening, patio planters, or ornamental gardens. The indeterminate plants benefit from staking or cages due to their height and productivity, providing a steady harvest of tasty tomatoes throughout the growing season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1272\" data-start=\"1042\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1085\" data-start=\"1042\"\u003eWhere Can You Grow Honey Cherry Tomato?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1088\" data-start=\"1085\"\u003eHoney Cherry Tomato grows successfully in Zones 3-9, preferring full sun, fertile soil, and good drainage. Well-suited to garden beds, large containers, greenhouses, and patio growing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1588\" data-start=\"1274\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1305\" data-start=\"1274\"\u003eHistory and Historical Uses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1308\" data-start=\"1305\"\u003eCherry tomatoes have long been garden favourites, valued for their ease of cultivation, prolific production, and sweet, snack-sized fruits. Honey Cherry is a modern variety selected for exceptional sweetness, consistent production, and adaptability to variable weather conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1934\" data-start=\"1590\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1619\" data-start=\"1590\"\u003eCanadian Zone Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1622\" data-start=\"1619\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1636\" data-start=\"1622\"\u003eZones 8-9:\u003c\/strong\u003e Start seeds indoors early; transplant outdoors after frost. Harvest continuously all summer.\u003cbr data-end=\"1732\" data-start=\"1729\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1746\" data-start=\"1732\"\u003eZones 5-7:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sow seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost, transplant outdoors when the soil warms.\u003cbr data-end=\"1837\" data-start=\"1834\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1851\" data-start=\"1837\"\u003eZones 3-4:\u003c\/strong\u003e Best grown in greenhouses or containers; start indoors early for extended harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1934\" data-start=\"1590\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0570\/7841\/5473\/files\/Plant_Hardiness.png?v=1734491528\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1985\" data-start=\"1936\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1983\" data-start=\"1936\"\u003eHow to Grow and Harvest Honey Cherry Tomato\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2386\" data-start=\"1986\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"2113\" data-start=\"1986\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2001\" data-start=\"1988\"\u003ePlanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sow seeds 6mm (¼in) deep indoors; transplant seedlings 45-60cm (18-24in) apart after frost danger has passed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"2194\" data-start=\"2114\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2129\" data-start=\"2116\"\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep soil evenly moist, particularly during fruit development.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"2293\" data-start=\"2195\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2209\" data-start=\"2197\"\u003eSupport:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stake, cage, or trellis plants for support as they grow tall and produce heavily.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"2386\" data-start=\"2294\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2311\" data-start=\"2296\"\u003eHarvesting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pick fruit regularly once fully coloured to encourage continuous fruiting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"2428\" data-start=\"2388\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2426\" data-start=\"2388\"\u003eSeed Saving Tips for Future Supply\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2827\" data-start=\"2429\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"2522\" data-start=\"2429\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2454\" data-start=\"2431\"\u003eSelect Best Fruits:\u003c\/strong\u003e Choose ripe, healthy fruits from vigorous plants for seed saving.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"2630\" data-start=\"2523\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2543\" data-start=\"2525\"\u003eExtract Seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e Scoop seeds into water and allow them to ferment for 2-3 days to remove gel coating.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"2723\" data-start=\"2631\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2651\" data-start=\"2633\"\u003eRinse and Dry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rinse seeds thoroughly and dry completely on paper towels or screens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"2827\" data-start=\"2724\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2736\" data-start=\"2726\"\u003eStore:\u003c\/strong\u003e Store dry seeds in airtight containers in a cool, dark location; viable for up to 5 years.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"3036\" data-start=\"2932\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2981\" data-start=\"2957\"\u003eCertified Organic By\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"2984\" data-start=\"2981\"\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"3036\" data-start=\"2984\"\u003eIslands Organics Producers Association (Cert#1962)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Metchosin Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48811207524594,"sku":"MF-TOMATO-019","price":4.76,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/4106\/0082\/files\/Honey_Cherry_Tomato.jpg?v=1772481928","url":"https:\/\/homeandwell.ca\/products\/honey-cherry-tomato","provider":"Home \u0026 Well ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}