Cherry tomato plant harvest (Picking cherry tomato plants) – Cherry tomato growing guide

How to grow cherry tomato plant in field cultivation. (Growing mini tomatoes.) The cherry tomatoes I planted in spring have entered the harvest season. So, I want to start picking the ones that have turned color. (Harvest full grown cherry tomatoes.)

Harvest cherry tomato (Picking cherry tomato plants)

Cherry tomato cultivation (Cherry tomato growing guide) – Best way to grow cherry tomatoes

The cherry tomatoes (mini tomatoes) were started in late March. Soil preparation was in late March, and the cherry tomato seedlings were planted in late April.

The starter fertilizer (base fertilizer) for the cherry tomatoes is 1 liter (1 qt) of cow manure and 50g (1.8 oz) of chicken manure. (Cow manure and chicken manure are best fertilizer for cherry tomato.)

This cherry tomato plant is grown through pesticide-free organic farming, so organic compost and fertilizers are used.

Soil preparation for cherry tomato (Cherry tomato soil work)
Create cherry tomato bed and mulch

The best time to plant summer vegetables like cherry tomatoes and eggplants is from late April to early May. For summer vegetables grown from seedlings and planted outdoors, it’s good to remember to plant them at this time.

Planting cherry tomato seedlings (Setting up mini tomato seedlings)

About a month after planting the cherry tomato. In late May, I set up two stakes in the cherry tomato plot. I also pruned the suckers of the cherry tomatoes. (Cherry tomato plant care, staking and pinch off the suckers.)

Staking cherry tomato (2 stakes)
Pruned cherry tomato suckers

This year for growing cherry tomatoes, I’ve only done pruning (removing unnecessary suckers) and tying the stems to stakes with twine. The need for extra fertilizer (side dressing) changes each year, but this year, I didn’t use any. Still, the tomatoes are growing pretty well.

Cherry tomato plant harvest time (Picking cherry tomatoes)

When to harvest the cherry tomatoes? Cherry tomatoes are ready to harvest when they turn red. Pick them one by one as they change color. (The sign for harvesting cherry tomatoes is when they are fully red, and the stem is curled back.)

Harvest cherry tomatoes as they turn red
Harvested cherry tomatoes

The cherry tomato harvest is still ahead. This year, with little rain and lots of sunshine, I have a feeling it will be a good harvest.

The next cherry tomatoes ready to harvest
The cherry tomato harvest is still ahead

Following is the video for how-to. English subtitles are available.

Cherry tomato plant harvest (Picking cherry tomato plants) – Cherry tomato growing guide – YouTube