Veranda Red Tomato Seeds

The Veranda Red Tomato is a compact, determinate hybrid cherry tomato variety, ideal for small spaces, containers, and patio gardens. This high-yielding plant produces clusters of vibrant red cherry tomatoes with a sweet and juicy flavor, making them perfect for snacking, salads, and garnishing dishes. Its bushy growth habit makes it easy to maintain, while its continuous fruit production ensures an abundant harvest in a limited space.

Key Features:

• Type: Hybrid
• Growth Habit: Determinate (bushy growth, produces in a concentrated period)
• Fruit Size: Small, cherry-sized (1-1.5 inches in diameter)
• Flavor: Sweet, juicy, and slightly tangy
• Best Uses: Snacking, salads, garnishes, and appetizers
• Days to Maturity: 60-65 days
• Resistance: Strong disease resistance for vigorous, healthy plants
• Yield: High-producing variety with continuous small fruit clusters

Growing Instructions:

Seed Starting:

• Start indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost date.
• Sow seeds 1/4 inch deep in a seed-starting mix.
• Keep soil moist but not soggy. Bottom-watering in a tray is recommended.
• Maintain a warm environment (70-80°F) with plenty of light.

Transplanting:

• Once the danger of frost has passed, transplant seedlings outdoors.
• Space plants 12-18 inches apart, as this variety has a compact growth habit.

Sunlight Requirements:

• Full sun (6-8 hours per day) for best fruit production.

Watering:

• Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.
• Water at the base to prevent foliage diseases.

Support:

• Although determinate, small cages or stakes may help support heavy fruit clusters.

Harvesting:

• Harvest when tomatoes are firm but have some give.
• Fully ripened fruit should be bright red and glossy.