Tomato 'Peacevine Cherry' Seeds (Naturally Grown)
$3.50
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SKU
GH0773
Generous trusses of small, delicious red tomatoes.
Peacevine Cherry is so named because of its high amino acid content, which has a calming effect on the body. This is a de-hybridized selection of the Sweet 100 F1 hybrid known for its incredible flavor and resistance to cracking. The plants produce generous trusses of delicious, ¾”-1” red cherry tomatoes. According to Seeds of Change, this indeterminate variety had "the highest Vitamin C content in a cherry tomato among 30 varieties analyzed by Rutgers University." Excellent in salads or eating fresh.
| Botanical Name | Lycopersicon lycopersicum |
|---|---|
| Seeds Per Pack | 25 |
| Life Cycle | Annual |
| Min. Time to Germinate | 5 Days |
| Max. Time to Germinate | 10 Days |
| Depth to Sow Seeds | 1/4 in. |
| When to Sow | Indoors 6-8 weeks before last spring frost |
| Growing Height | 6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m) |
| Plant Spacing | 24-36 in. (60-90 cm) |
| Hardiness | N/A |
| Sun Exposure | Full Sun |
| Danger | Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested |
| Growth Habit | Indeterminate |
| Soil pH Requirements | 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic), 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral), 7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline) |
| Days to Harvest | 60-70 |
| Propagation Methods | From herbaceous stem cuttings, From seed; sow indoors before last frost |
| Seed Collecting | Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds, Ferment seeds before storing |
| Open Pollinated (OP) | Yes |
| Usage | Fresh, salad |
| Fruit Color | Red |
| Fruit Size | Small (grape/cherry varieties) |
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