Husky Red Cherry Tomato: Compact Powerhouse of Sweet Flavor
Discover the Husky Red Cherry Tomato, a highly sought-after variety that combines exceptional taste with impressive productivity. This dwarf indeterminate tomato matures in just 65 days, offering gardeners a quick path to harvest. Developed as part of the popular “Husky” series, this variety stands out for its compact growth habit and abundant yield of delectable cherry tomatoes. With a height of 36-48 inches, it’s perfectly suited for small gardens, patios, and container growing.
The Husky Red Cherry Tomato delivers a perfect balance of sweetness and juiciness, making it ideal for fresh snacking, salads, and cooking applications. Its high-yielding nature ensures a bountiful harvest throughout the growing season, while the plant’s compact size makes it easy to manage and maintain. The tomatoes, approximately 1 inch in diameter, are not only delicious but also visually appealing, adding a pop of vibrant red to your garden or container display.
Despite its smaller stature, this variety produces an abundance of fruit from mid-summer to early fall. The plant’s dwarf indeterminate growth habit means it will continue to grow and produce fruit throughout the season, but in a more controlled manner than traditional indeterminate varieties. For best results, provide support through staking or caging, which helps maintain an upright position and facilitates easier harvesting.
Growing Success Tips:
- Plant in full sun for optimal growth and fruit production
- Provide support with stakes or cages to keep the plant upright
- Water consistently, maintaining even soil moisture
- Fertilize regularly to support continuous fruit production
The Husky Red Cherry Tomato offers an excellent balance of flavor, productivity, and manageability, making it a top choice for both novice and experienced gardeners. Its disease resistance to verticillium wilt (V) and fusarium wilt (F) ensures a healthier, more resilient plant throughout the growing season.
For the best flavor, allow fruits to ripen fully on the vine before harvesting.
Product Features
- Dwarf indeterminate growth habit
- Matures in 65 days
- Plant height: 36-48 inches
- Fruit size: approximately 1 inch in diameter
- Disease resistant to verticillium wilt (V) and fusarium wilt (F)
- Spacing: 36 inches apart
- Light requirement: Full sun
- Soil type: Rich, well-draining soil
- Watering: Consistent moisture, avoid waterlogging
- Support: Staking or caging recommended
Key Benefits
- Compact size perfect for small spaces and containers
- High-yielding with sweet, flavorful fruits
- Extended harvest period from mid-summer to early fall
- Disease-resistant for easier care and maintenance
