Yellow Cherry Tomato Seeds (Desi)

Product Description

• Germination Time: 7-14 days
• Sunlight Requirement: 6-8 hours per day, in full sun
• Ideal Climate for Sowing: All season crop; can be grown in summer, rainy season (avoid extreme winter)
• Plant Height: 3-4 feet
• Organic Fertilizer Requirement: 1-2 cups of decomposed cow dung or vermicompost, or 1 tablespoon of bone meal (optional) per plant per week
• Life Span: 6-8 months
• Ideal Growing Temperature: 24-35°C
• Harvesting Time: 75-80 days after sowing
• Maintenance Required: Moderate
• Ideal Grow Bag Size: 12x12 grow bag, 12x24 grow bag, 24x24x12 rectangular grow bag, 36x24x12 grow bed
• Number of Seeds: 50+

Specifications of Yellow Cherry Tomato Seeds (Desi)

Yellow cherry tomatoes are a delightful variation of the traditional tomato, prized for their sweet flavor and vibrant color. They are smaller in size but packed with nutrients and antioxidants.

Benefits / Uses of Yellow Cherry Tomatoes

• Rich in vitamins B and C, essential amino acids, sugars, dietary fibers, iron, potassium, vitamin K, minerals, and nutrients
• Similar to red tomatoes, they contain the beneficial phytochemical lycopene
• Open-pollinated seeds allow for reuse from harvested tomatoes

Planting and Care for Yellow Cherry Tomatoes

• Sowing Yellow Cherry Tomato Seeds: Plant seeds in moist soil inside a suitable grow bag, ensuring they are planted 1/4 inch deep. Pre-soaking seeds in warm water overnight can aid germination.
• Growing Yellow Cherry Tomatoes: Requires a warm climate and consistent moisture. Avoid overwatering to prevent issues like cracked fruit. Ensure good soil aeration and avoid direct sunlight exposure until germination.
• Harvesting Yellow Cherry Tomatoes: Harvest approximately 75-80 days after sowing when fruits are ripe and fully colored.

Precautions While Growing Yellow Cherry Tomatoes

• Use well-draining loamy soil with a pH level of 5.5 to 7.0.
• Protect plants from common tomato pests and diseases with appropriate pesticides and fungicides.
• Ensure adequate light and ventilation to prevent fungal infections and maintain plant health.

Common Problems and Solutions

• Monitor for issues like early blight, fusarium wilt, and nutrient deficiencies (e.g., nitrogen or phosphorus). Address with timely fertilization and disease management strategies.

Other Names

• Botanical Name: Solanum lycopersicum L.
• Desi Tomato Name in Regional Languages:
  • Tamil: பழுப்பு செர்ரி தக்காளி (Pazhuppu Cerri Thakkāḷi)
  • Malayalam: മഞ്ഞ ചെറി തക്കാളി (Mañña Ceri Takkāḷi)
  • Kannada: ಹಳದಿ ಚೆರಿ ಟೊಮೇಟೊ (Haḷadi Ceri Ṭomēṭo)
  • Telugu: పసుపు చెర్రి టమాట (Pasupu Cerri Tomāṭa)
  • Marathi: पिवळ्या चेरी टोमॅटो (Pivaḷyā Ceri Ṭomǎṭo)
  • Hindi: पीले चेरी टमाटर (Pīle Ceri Tamāṭar)
  • Bengali: হলুদ চেরি টমেটো (Holud Ceri Ṭomeṭo)

No. of Yellow Cherry Tomato Seeds in a Packet

• 50+ seeds