Matt’s Wild Cherry Tomato: A Prolific Heirloom Bursting with Flavor
Discover the delightful Matt’s Wild Cherry Tomato, an heirloom variety that’s a must-have for summer salads. This reliable and vigorous plant matures in just 55-75 days, producing an abundance of small, deep red cherries with exceptional flavor. Originating from Hidalgo, Mexico, this variety closely resembles its wild tomato ancestors, offering a truly authentic taste experience.
Matt’s Wild Cherry Tomato is prized for its sweet and intensely juicy fruits that burst with flavor in your mouth. The tiny 1/2-inch (1 cm) diameter tomatoes are perfect for snacking, salads, and grilling. Their firm but thin skin adds a delightful texture to every bite. This variety is known for its prolific production, continuing to bear fruit abundantly even when other tomatoes succumb to diseases, making it an excellent choice for both novice and experienced gardeners.
These indeterminate vines can grow up to 48 inches tall and require proper support. Plant them 36 inches apart to allow for ample growth and air circulation. Matt’s Wild Cherry Tomato is a vigorous grower, producing countless fruit trusses until the first frost. Its open-pollinated nature means you can save seeds for future seasons, preserving this cherished heirloom variety in your garden for years to come.
Growing Success Tips:
- Provide sturdy trellising or caging to support the vigorous vines
- Pick fruits regularly to encourage continuous production
- Harvest before rain to prevent cracking due to excess water
- Remove suckers to promote growth of the main central stem
Matt’s Wild Cherry Tomato offers an unparalleled combination of flavor, productivity, and resilience. Whether you’re a culinary enthusiast or a passionate gardener, this variety will be a standout performer in your vegetable patch, providing bountiful harvests of delicious cherry tomatoes throughout the growing season.
For optimal flavor, allow fruits to ripen fully on the vine before harvesting.
Product Features
- Heirloom variety
- Indeterminate growth habit
- 55-75 days to maturity
- Fruits approximately 1/2 inch (1 cm) in diameter
- Open-pollinated for seed saving
- Full sun exposure required
- Plant spacing: 36 inches (91 cm)
- Mature height: 48 inches (122 cm)
- Consistent moisture needed
- Suitable for outdoor and protected growing
Key Benefits
- Exceptionally sweet and juicy flavor
- Highly productive over a long season
- Moderate resistance to late blight
- Versatile use in cooking and fresh eating
