The Honey Cherry tomato lives up to its name thanks to its remarkable sweetness and slightly tangy flavor. It produces small, peach-orange, cherry-type fruits on tall, vigorous plants. It adapts well to cooler or humid conditions. Both decorative and flavorful, it is ideal for growing in pots, on patios, or in ornamental gardens. Indeterminate plants require staking or caging due to their height and productivity, offering a continuous harvest throughout the season.

Where can you grow Honey Cherry tomatoes?

It grows well in zones 3 to 9, in full sun, in fertile, well-drained soil. It is suitable for garden beds, large containers, greenhouses, and patio cultivation.

History and traditional uses

Cherry tomatoes have long been appreciated in gardens for their ease of cultivation, high productivity, and small, sweet fruits. Honey Cherry is a modern variety selected for its exceptional sweetness, consistent production, and adaptability to varying climatic conditions.

Information by zone in Canada

Zones 8–9: Sow indoors early in the season, then transplant after frosts. Continuous harvest throughout the summer.
Zones 5–7: Sow indoors 6 to 8 weeks before the last frosts, then transplant when the soil has warmed.
Zones 3–4: Recommended for greenhouse or container cultivation; early indoor sowing to extend the harvest.

How to grow and harvest Honey Cherry tomatoes

Planting: Sow seeds ¼ inch (6 mm) deep indoors; transplant seedlings 18 to 24 inches (45 to 60 cm) apart after all risk of frost has passed.
Watering: Maintain consistent soil moisture, especially during fruit development.
Support: Stake, cage, or trellis plants to support their vigorous growth and abundant production.
Harvest: Pick fruits regularly once they are fully colored to encourage continuous production.

Seed saving tips for future supply

Selecting the best fruits: Choose ripe, healthy fruits from vigorous plants.
Seed extraction: Place seeds in water and allow to ferment for 2 to 3 days to remove the gel.
Rinsing and drying: Rinse thoroughly and dry completely on paper or a screen.
Storage: Store dry seeds in an airtight container in a cool, dark place. They remain viable for up to 5 years.

Certified organic by
Islands Organics Producers Association (Cert#1962)