Tomato Cherry – Red Seeds

Want fresh tomatoes without a big garden? Cherry Tomato Red Seeds let you grow clusters of sweet, juicy tomatoes right from your balcony, rooftop, or patio. These compact plants are perfect for containers and baskets, producing fruit quickly in Pakistan’s warm seasons.

With fast growth, low space needs, and excellent flavour, they’re ideal for home gardeners looking to grow their own fresh tomatoes in pots.

Benefits of Growing Cherry Tomato

• Sweet flavour and juicy texture — perfect for snacking and salads
• Ready to harvest in 60–75 days
• Heat-tolerant and reliable in sunny conditions
• Low-maintenance and productive in containers

How to Grow Cherry Tomato Red

When to Plant:
Sow between January–March or again in July–August for a second crop

Where to Grow:

• Balcony pots (10–14 inch deep)
• Rooftop grow bags or soil beds
• Hanging baskets for trailing vines

Sowing Instructions:

1. Use loose soil: 2 parts garden soil + 1 part vermicompost + 1 part sand
2. Sow seeds 0.5 cm deep in moist soil
3. Germination starts in 6–10 days
4. Transplant once 3–4 leaves appear
5. Stake plant with a bamboo stick or small cage

Fertilizer & Care

• Every 2 Weeks: Apply NPK 20-20-20, 1 tsp per 1L of water
• After Buds Appear: Use Potash (SOP) every 15 days
• Strengthen Roots: Mix Bone Meal in soil once after transplanting
• Pest Control: Use Neem Oil every 10–15 days

Tips from Local Gardeners

• Keep soil evenly moist — not dry, not soggy
• Use mulch to prevent water loss in hot weather
• Remove older lower leaves after fruiting starts
• Pick tomatoes when fully red and slightly firm

FAQs

Can cherry tomatoes grow in pots or hanging baskets?
Yes, they’re well-suited for containers and produce heavily with 5–6 hours of sun.

How tall will the plant get?
Around 2–3 feet in pots; taller in beds if well supported.

When can I start harvesting?
Expect tomatoes around 60–75 days after sowing.

Do they need staking or pruning?
Yes — use a stick or cage and remove crowded stems for better fruiting.

Other names: Cherry Tomato, Mini Tomato, Baby Tomato, چیری ٹماٹر, Cherry Tamatar