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| 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 |
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 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 |
70-80 |
| Propagation Methods |
From herbaceous stem cuttings, From seed; germinate in a damp paper towel, 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, Fresh, slicing |
| Fruit Color |
Red |
| Fruit Size |
Small (grape/cherry varieties) |
Small Red Cherry Detroit is a time-tested heirloom, often traced back to the pre-1840s, that fills compact indeterminate vines with generous clusters of bright red, glossy cherries. Fruits are typically 1/2 to 1 inch across, sweet with a lively tang, and so snackable they rarely make it to the kitchen. Expect early harvests in about 65 to 75 days from transplant, with steady production right up to frost on plants that do well in garden beds, containers, and even hanging baskets. Perfect for salads, fresh eating, and quick pickles or preserves, this little cherry also tends to drop a few seeds that happily volunteer next season.