White Cherry – sweet cherry tomato in pale yellow trusses
What makes White Cherry special
White Cherry is a delicious cherry tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) with a golden-yellow to almost white skin. These White Cherry tomato seeds are for anyone who wants to grow tomatoes from seed with an unusual colour and exquisite sweetness.
Background and name
An heirloom variety from the USA that has become popular in gourmet circles thanks to its elegant looks and fantastic flavour.
Appearance and growth habit
Tall-growing (indeterminate) and needs pinching out. Forms long trusses of small, pale tomatoes.
Flavour and uses
Very sweet and fruity. Delicious as a snack or in salads – children tend to love this one too!
Ripening time, resilience and storage
Ripens after about 70 days. Good resistance to splitting. Best eaten fresh.
Pollination tips
Shake the plant or use a brush when growing indoors.
Growing White Cherry
Sow indoors in March. Plant in a greenhouse or a warm outdoor spot. Pinch out side shoots. Tie in and feed evenly.
The price applies to 10 tomato seeds
Sow in moist seed compost. Pot on once the plant has its true leaves. Does well in a sunny, warm spot.
