### Yellow Cherry Tomato Market: A Guide to Growing and Enjoying Yellow Cherry Tomatoes #### **Why Grow Cherry Tomatoes?** Cherry tomatoes are versatile, easy-to-grow plants perfect for gardeners of all levels. They offer: - **High yield**: Prolific plants produce hundreds of bite-sized fruits. - **Convenience**: Ideal for snacking, salads, and garnishes. - **Fast maturity**: Many varieties are ready to harvest earlier than larger tomatoes. - **Compact size**: Great for small gardens, pots, or balconies. #### **Why Are Yellow Tomatoes Good?** Yellow tomatoes offer unique benefits: - **Sweet and mild flavor**: Less acidic than red varieties, making them gentle on sensitive stomachs. - **Nutritional value**: Rich in vitamins A and C and antioxidants like beta-carotene. - **Visual appeal**: Bright yellow hues enhance dishes with a vibrant, sunny look. #### **How to Grow Cherry Tomatoes in the Garden** 1. **Location**: Choose a sunny spot with 6–8 hours of direct sunlight daily. 2. **Soil preparation**: Use well-draining, nutrient-rich soil with a pH of 6.0–6.8. 3. **Planting**: Space plants 2–3 feet apart. Support them with cages or stakes as they grow. 4. **Watering**: Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. 5. **Fertilizing**: Feed with a balanced fertilizer every 2–4 weeks. 6. **Harvesting**: Pick when fruits are fully ripe and golden-yellow for peak flavor. #### **How to Start from Seed** 1. **Timing**: Start seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost date. 2. **Setup**: Sow seeds in seed trays or small pots filled with seed-starting mix. 3. **Depth**: Plant seeds 1/4 inch deep and cover lightly with soil. 4. **Conditions**: Keep soil temperature between 70–80F and provide ample light (grow lights or sunny windows). 5. **Transplanting**: Move seedlings outdoors when they’re 6–8 inches tall and all frost danger has passed. ### **Brief Description of Yellow Cherry Tomato Varieties** 1. **Blondkopfchen** - **Description**: A prolific German heirloom with tiny, sweet, golden-yellow fruits. - **Flavor**: Exceptionally sweet, often compared to candy. - **Growth Habit**: Indeterminate; grows vigorously with heavy clusters. 2. **Blush** - **Description**: An eye-catching variety with elongated, oval fruits that ripen to golden-yellow with pink streaks. - **Flavor**: Sweet, fruity, and complex. - **Growth Habit**: Indeterminate; requires staking or caging. 3. **Indigo Pear Drop** - **Description**: Pear-shaped fruits with a striking mix of golden-yellow and deep purple. - **Flavor**: Mildly sweet with earthy undertones. - **Growth Habit**: Indeterminate; highly ornamental and productive. 4. **Sunrise Bumblebee** - **Description**: A striped beauty with golden-yellow skin and red swirls. - **Flavor**: Sweet, tangy, and juicy. - **Growth Habit**: Indeterminate; thrives in gardens and containers. 5. **Sweet Gold** - **Description**: Round, glossy, golden-yellow fruits. A hybrid variety. (stable after several generations) - **Flavor**: Incredibly sweet with a candy-like taste. - **Growth Habit**: Indeterminate; produces abundant clusters. 6. **Yellow Pear** - **Description**: A classic heirloom with small, pear-shaped yellow fruits. - **Flavor**: Mildly sweet and refreshing. - **Growth Habit**: Indeterminate; an old-time favorite for salads and snacking. These varieties add a splash of color and flavor to gardens and plates alike! =s=s=s=s=s=s=s=ss==s=s=ss==ss=s==s=s=s=s Seed Shipping: Free to US and Canada Low Shipping fee- no matter how many seeds you order! Add this item to your cart and keep shopping- at https://www.bonanza.com/booths/Greenoakie =s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s Shipping of Seeds and Cuttings: Orders are shipped via Canada Post Mail unless otherwise specified. Some items are shipped without tracking to keep costs low. This is the most economical option. Canada Post is incredibly reliable, but can be slow. If you require tracking or a faster delivery please message before ordering. We try to ship any live plants on MONDAYS or TUESDAYS as a precautionary measure to avoid delays over the weekend and ensure the viability of live plant orders. Weather may be a contributing factor in the processing of our orders and will occasionally cause some delay. We will ship seeds anywhere in the world, however, please make sure you check with your country's customs office to be sure that they are allowed in. We will not be held responsible for orders held, confiscated and/or destroyed by customs. Please note this and make sure you understand before you buy it. If you have a question or if you are unclear about shipping policies please contact us. We welcome questions! Contact us before, after, or during any transaction and you will receive a reply ASAP. Thanks for visiting! Don't forget to bookmark us!