Sweet Aperitif – Mini Cherry Tomato with Exceptional Sweetness
What Is Sweet Aperitif Like?
Sweet Aperitif is a very small cherry tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) that tops the lists in taste tests. An obvious choice if you want to grow tomatoes at home and harvest plenty.
Background and Name
Bred in the UK to meet demand for small, incredibly sweet tomatoes with low acidity.
Appearance and Growth Habit
Tall (indeterminate) variety that needs its side shoots removed. Produces long trusses of tiny tomatoes with glossy skin.
Flavour and Uses of Sweet Aperitif
Sweeter than sweets – excellent straight from the plant, in salads or as a children’s snack.
Ripening, Resistance and Storage
Ripens in about 60 days. Good resistance to splitting, but best eaten fresh.
Pollination Tips
When growing in a greenhouse, shake the plant or use a soft brush.
How to Grow Sweet Aperitif
Sow in March. Plant in a greenhouse or a warm spot outdoors. Remove side shoots. Needs tying in.
The price is for 10 tomato seeds
Sow in moist seed compost. Pot on and tie in. Water regularly and feed through the season.
