Matt’s Wild Cherry Tomato: A Burst of Flavor in Every Tiny Fruit
Discover the delightful Matt’s Wild Cherry Tomato, an heirloom variety that’s a must-have for summer salads. This reliable and prolific producer matures in just 75 days, offering gardeners a bountiful harvest of small, intensely flavorful fruits. Originally discovered growing wild in Mexico, this tomato variety has become a favorite among gardeners for its exceptional taste and vigorous growth habit.
Matt’s Wild Cherry Tomatoes are perfect for fresh eating, adding to salads, or using as a vibrant garnish. Their deep red color and concentrated sweetness make them stand out in any dish. These tiny fruits, while small in size, pack a powerful punch of flavor that far exceeds their diminutive stature. Their thin skin and juicy interior create a burst of tomato essence with each bite, making them irresistible for snacking right off the vine.
These indeterminate plants grow vigorously, reaching heights of up to 48 inches. They require support and benefit from trellising or caging to manage their sprawling habit. Plant them with 36-inch spacing to allow for ample air circulation and easy harvesting. Matt’s Wild Cherry Tomatoes are known for their impressive productivity, often continuing to produce long after other varieties have succumbed to disease or unfavorable conditions.
Growing Success Tips:
- Provide full sun and well-draining, fertile soil
- Water consistently, keeping soil evenly moist
- Mulch around plants to retain moisture and suppress weeds
- Prune suckers regularly to promote better air circulation and fruit production
Matt’s Wild Cherry Tomato is an excellent choice for both novice and experienced gardeners looking for a reliable, flavorful cherry tomato that’s easy to grow and generous in its yield. Its resistance to cracking and splitting makes it ideal for extended harvests throughout the growing season.
For an extra boost of flavor, allow fruits to ripen fully on the vine before harvesting.
Product Features
- Heirloom variety
- Indeterminate growth habit
- Fruit size: approximately 1/2 inch in diameter
- Disease resistant
- Days to maturity: 75
- Plant spacing: 36 inches
- Plant height: 48 inches
- Sun requirement: Full sun
Key Benefits
- Exceptionally sweet and flavorful
- Prolific producer
- Excellent for fresh eating and salads
- Continues producing late into the season
