Tomate Cherry
Solanum lycopersicum var. cerasiforme
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Tomates pequeños y dulces, ideales para snacks y ensaladas. Muy productivos.
Calendario de plantación y cosecha
Etapas de crecimiento
De la semilla a la cosecha
Germinación
Las semillas germinan en condiciones cálidas y húmedas, formando primero una radícula blanca y luego el hipocótilo que empuja dos cotiledones redondeados por encima de la superficie del suelo. La germinación es más rápida a 24-29 °C y suele tardar 5-10 días. La luz no es necesaria para germinar, pero debe proporcionarse en cuanto emerjan las plántulas.
💡 Consejo de cuidado
Usa una manta térmica para mantener una temperatura constante del sustrato de 24-27 °C. Mantén el sustrato de siembra uniformemente húmedo, pero no encharcado. Retira las campanas de humedad en cuanto emerjan las plántulas para evitar el mal del almácigo.
Cherry tomato seedlings develop their first true leaves about 10 days after germination
Calendario de cuidado mensual
Qué hacer cada mes para tu Tomate Cherry
Mayo
Mes actualPrimary transplanting month for most zones. Set plants out after all frost danger has passed and soil reaches 15°C (60°F). Bury stems deeply to the lowest leaves. Water with dilute fish emulsion. Apply mulch once soil is warm.
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Datos fascinantes sobre Tomate Cherry
Cherry tomatoes are believed to be the closest cultivated relatives of the wild ancestor of all modern tomatoes — tiny, pea-sized Solanum pimpinellifolium fruits that still grow wild in coastal Peru and Ecuador.
Elija un lugar con pleno sol (mínimo 8 horas) y suelo bien drenado, fértil y profundo con pH 6,0-6,8. Enmiende con compost y un poco de cal si el suelo es ácido.
Siembre en interior 6-8 semanas antes de la última helada. Trasplante al exterior cuando las noches superen los 10°C, con 50-60 cm entre plantas. Instale tutores o jaulas desde el inicio.
Riegue de forma profunda y regular, evitando mojar el follaje. Abone con fertilizante rico en fósforo y potasio. Despunte los brotes laterales para concentrar la energía en los frutos.
Indeterminate cherry tomatoes can reach 2 meters or more and need sturdy vertical support
Cherry tomatoes trace their ancestry to wild Solanum pimpinellifolium, a species bearing tiny, currant-sized red fruits that still grows wild along the western coast of South America from Ecuador to northern Chile. These wild ancestors were likely first domesticated by indigenous peoples in Mesoamerica, where selection over centuries gradually increased fruit size from pea-sized to the cherry-sized forms we recognize today. The cherry tomato represents an intermediate step in the domestication journey from wild species to the large-fruited beefsteak and slicing tomatoes.
When Spanish conquistadors brought tomatoes to Europe in the early 16th century, many of the earliest cultivated forms were cherry-sized. The Italian name 'pomodoro' (golden apple) suggests that early European tomatoes may have been small yellow cherry types rather than the large red fruits we associate with Italian cuisine today. For centuries, tomatoes of all sizes were viewed with suspicion in much of Europe — they belong to the nightshade family, and their leaves are indeed toxic — though they were embraced earlier in Mediterranean cooking than in northern Europe.
The modern commercial cherry tomato industry took shape in the 1970s and 1980s, driven by Israeli agricultural innovation. Professors Nahum Kedar and Haim Rabinowitch at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem developed long shelf-life cherry tomato varieties that could withstand shipping and storage, transforming cherry tomatoes from a garden curiosity into a supermarket staple sold year-round worldwide. Today, cherry tomatoes are one of the most popular home garden crops globally, valued for their ease of cultivation, prolific yields, and superior flavor compared to store-bought varieties. Hundreds of heirloom and hybrid cultivars now exist in every color from deep indigo-black to golden yellow, green-striped, and pure white.
Siembre en alvéolos o macetas pequeñas en interior con luz artificial 6-8 semanas antes del trasplante. Endurezca las plántulas al exterior durante 7-10 días antes de plantar definitivamente.
Requiere suelo profundo y bien drenado con pH 6,0-6,8, enriquecido con compost. Abone con fertilizante balanceado al trasplantar y cambie a uno bajo en nitrógeno cuando florezca.
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18°C – 29°C
64°F – 84°F
Cherry tomatoes grow best between 18-29°C (65-85°F). Below 10°C (50°F), growth stalls and pollen becomes nonviable. Fruit set drops sharply when daytime temperatures exceed 32°C (90°F) or nighttime temperatures remain above 24°C (75°F), as high heat causes flower drop and poor pollination. Cherry tomatoes are more heat-tolerant than larger-fruited types and continue setting fruit in moderately hot conditions that would cause beefsteaks to stop producing. Frost kills plants at 0°C (32°F).
Problemas comunes que afectan a Tomate Cherry y cómo prevenirlos y tratarlos de forma orgánica.
El riego irregular provoca el agrietamiento de los frutos. La podredumbre apical se debe a la falta de calcio o riego irregular. El exceso de nitrógeno favorece el follaje en lugar de los frutos.
- 1Bury transplants deep — remove the lowest leaves and plant the stem up to the remaining foliage. Every buried node will sprout adventitious roots, creating a far stronger root system than surface planting provides.
- 2Prune indeterminate varieties to 2-3 main stems by removing suckers when they are small. This improves air circulation, reduces disease pressure, and channels energy into larger, sweeter fruit rather than excessive foliage.
- 3Water deeply at the base rather than overhead — wet foliage dramatically increases the risk of early blight, septoria leaf spot, and other fungal diseases. Drip irrigation or soaker hoses are ideal for tomatoes.
- 4Install support structures at transplanting time, not after plants are large and difficult to manage. Cherry tomato vines become extremely heavy with hundreds of fruits and will collapse inadequate supports by midsummer.
- 5Harvest daily during peak production without fail. Ripe cherry tomatoes left on the vine for even a day or two attract fruit flies, split after rain, and fall to the ground where they attract slugs and rodents.
- 6Grow at least two different varieties for a mix of flavors, colors, and ripening times. Sun Gold (orange, intensely sweet), Sweet 100 (red, prolific), and Black Cherry (complex, wine-like) make an excellent trio.
- 7Pinch off all new flower clusters 30 days before your expected first frost. This forces the plant to ripen existing green tomatoes rather than wasting energy on fruits that will never mature before the season ends.
- 8Save seeds from your best open-pollinated (non-hybrid) cherry tomatoes by fermenting the gel from ripe fruits in water for 3 days, rinsing clean, and drying thoroughly. Stored seeds remain viable for 4-6 years.
Coseche cuando los frutos estén completamente coloreados y ligeramente blandos al tacto. Los tomates cherry se pueden dejar en la planta varios días sin perder calidad.
A prolific cherry tomato vine laden with ripe fruit ready for daily harvesting
Almacene a temperatura ambiente alejado del sol directo. Nunca refrigere tomates frescos, ya que pierde su sabor. Se pueden secar al sol o conservar en aceite.
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Información nutricional
Por porción de 100g
18
Calorías
Beneficios para la salud
- Exceptionally rich in lycopene, a powerful carotenoid antioxidant that gives cherry tomatoes their red color and may reduce the risk of heart disease and certain cancers — lycopene absorption increases dramatically when tomatoes are cooked with a small amount of fat
- Higher sugar content (5-8% Brix) than larger tomato varieties, providing natural sweetness along with vitamins and minerals in a low-calorie package of just 18 calories per 100g
- Good source of vitamin A as beta-carotene, supporting eye health, immune function, and skin integrity — yellow and orange cherry varieties contain even more beta-carotene than red types
- Contains vitamin C that supports collagen production, immune function, and acts as a water-soluble antioxidant — vine-ripened cherry tomatoes contain significantly more vitamin C than those picked green
- Provides potassium essential for blood pressure regulation and proper muscle and nerve function, with 237mg per 100g contributing to daily needs
- Rich in vitamin K, contributing to proper blood clotting and bone metabolism, along with B vitamins including folate that support cellular health and energy metabolism
💰 ¿Por qué cultivar tus propios?
A single cherry tomato plant costing $3-5 (or pennies from seed) can produce 4-8 kg of fruit per season, while organic cherry tomatoes sell for $6-10 per pint (roughly 300g) at grocery stores and farmers markets. Growing just 2-3 plants easily saves $80-150 per season on fresh cherry tomatoes alone. The savings are even more significant considering that homegrown vine-ripened cherry tomatoes are vastly superior in flavor to store-bought varieties bred for shipping durability rather than taste.
Cherry tomatoes have a higher sugar-to-acid ratio than larger varieties, making them naturally sweeter
Recetas rápidas
Recetas sencillas con Tomate Cherry frescos
Blistered Cherry Tomatoes with Garlic and Basil
10 minA lightning-fast side dish or pasta sauce where cherry tomatoes are seared in a hot skillet until their skins blister and burst, releasing concentrated sweet juices that mingle with garlic and fresh basil into an instant sauce.
Caprese Skewers with Cherry Tomatoes
15 minAn elegant no-cook appetizer threading cherry tomatoes, fresh mozzarella pearls, and basil leaves onto short skewers, finished with a drizzle of aged balsamic and the best olive oil you have. Perfect for summer entertaining.
Slow-Roasted Cherry Tomato Confit
15 min prep + 2 hours roastingCherry tomatoes roasted low and slow with olive oil, garlic, and thyme until they collapse into intensely sweet, jammy morsels. Keeps refrigerated for a week and transforms pasta, toast, eggs, and grilled meats.
Roasted cherry tomatoes burst with concentrated sweetness — a five-minute side dish or pasta sauce
Calculadora de Rendimiento y Espaciado
Vea cuántas plantas de Tomate Cherry caben en su cama de jardín basándose en el espaciado recomendado de 45cm.
4
Tomate Cherry plantas en una cama de 4×4 ft
2 columnas × 2 filas a 45cm de espaciado
Variedades populares
Algunas de las variedades de tomate cherry más populares para jardineros caseros, cada una con características únicas.
Sun Gold
Frutos anaranjados extraordinariamente dulces y afrutados. Muy productiva. Madura en 57 días.
Sweet 100
Frutos rojos en racimos abundantes, producción continua toda la temporada. 65 días.
Black Cherry
Frutos de color oscuro con sabor complejo y ligeramente ahumado. Muy apreciada por gourmets.
Ideales para comer frescos como aperitivo, en ensaladas caprese, brochetas, salsas crudas y asados al horno. Su dulzura los hace perfectos para niños.
¿Cuándo debo plantar Tomate Cherry?
Planta Tomate Cherry en Marzo, Abril, Mayo. Toma aproximadamente 65 días para madurar, con cosecha típicamente en Julio, Agosto, Septiembre, Octubre.
¿Cuáles son buenas plantas acompañantes para Tomate Cherry?
Tomate Cherry crece bien junto a Albahaca, Zanahoria, Tagete. El cultivo acompañante puede mejorar el crecimiento, sabor y control natural de plagas.
¿En qué zonas de rusticidad puede crecer Tomate Cherry?
Tomate Cherry prospera en zonas de rusticidad USDA 3 a 11. Con protección de invernadero, puede cultivarse en zonas 1 a 12.
¿Cuánto sol necesita Tomate Cherry?
Tomate Cherry requiere Sol completo (6-8h+). Esto significa al menos 6-8 horas de luz solar directa diaria.
¿A qué distancia debo espaciar Tomate Cherry?
Espacia las plantas de Tomate Cherry a 45cm (18 pulgadas) para crecimiento óptimo y circulación de aire.
¿Qué plagas y enfermedades afectan a Tomate Cherry?
Los problemas comunes incluyen Gusano del tomate, Mosca blanca, Tizón tardío. La prevención a través de buenas prácticas de jardinería como rotación de cultivos, espaciado adecuado y cultivo acompañante es el mejor enfoque. Consulta la sección de plagas y enfermedades para más detalles.
¿Cómo almaceno Tomate Cherry después de la cosecha?
Almacene a temperatura ambiente alejado del sol directo. Nunca refrigere tomates frescos, ya que pierde su sabor. Se pueden secar al sol o conservar en aceite.
¿Cuáles son las mejores variedades de Tomate Cherry para cultivar?
Las variedades populares incluyen Sun Gold, Sweet 100, Black Cherry. Cada una tiene características únicas adaptadas a diferentes condiciones de cultivo y preferencias culinarias. Consulta la sección de variedades para descripciones detalladas.
¿Qué suelo necesita Tomate Cherry?
Requiere suelo profundo y bien drenado con pH 6,0-6,8, enriquecido con compost. Abone con fertilizante balanceado al trasplantar y cambie a uno bajo en nitrógeno cuando florezca.
Why are my cherry tomatoes splitting and cracking?
Splitting occurs when the fruit absorbs water faster than the skin can expand, most commonly after heavy rain following a dry period. The thin skin of cherry tomatoes makes them more prone to splitting than larger types. Maintain consistent, even moisture through drip irrigation and 8-10 cm of mulch. Harvest promptly at full color — slightly underripe fruits resist splitting better. Varieties like Juliet and Mountain Magic have been bred for exceptional crack resistance.
How do I keep cherry tomato plants from becoming an unruly jungle?
Prune indeterminate cherry tomatoes to 2-3 main stems by removing suckers (side shoots growing in the angle between the main stem and a leaf branch) when they are small. Remove all foliage below the first fruit truss to improve air circulation. Use tall cages, sturdy stakes, or a string trellis to keep growth vertical. Without pruning, a single cherry tomato plant can easily sprawl over 3-4 square meters and become a tangled, disease-prone mess.
Can I grow cherry tomatoes in containers on a balcony?
Yes, cherry tomatoes are among the best vegetables for container growing. Use at least a 20-liter (5-gallon) pot per plant, with a 40-liter container being ideal for indeterminate varieties. Choose compact determinate varieties like Tiny Tim, Patio Princess, or Tumbling Tom for small spaces, or grow full-sized indeterminates like Sun Gold in large containers with a sturdy stake. Container tomatoes need daily watering in summer and feeding every 1-2 weeks with liquid tomato fertilizer. Ensure at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight.
Why do my cherry tomato flowers fall off without setting fruit?
Blossom drop in cherry tomatoes is almost always caused by temperature extremes. Daytime temperatures above 32°C (90°F) or nighttime temperatures above 24°C (75°F) cause pollen to become nonviable. Cold nights below 13°C (55°F) also prevent fruit set. Other causes include excessive nitrogen fertilization (which promotes leaf growth over fruiting), insufficient water, or poor pollination in enclosed growing spaces. Gently shaking flowering trusses in the morning improves pollination. Cherry tomatoes usually resume setting fruit once temperatures moderate.
What is the sweetest cherry tomato variety to grow?
Sun Gold F1 is widely considered the sweetest cherry tomato available, reaching 9-10 degrees Brix (sugar content) — comparable to some fruits. Its orange fruits have an almost tropical sweetness balanced with mild acidity. Other exceptionally sweet varieties include Sakura (red, 8-9 Brix), Fantastico (red, very sweet), and Yellow Pear (mild, honey-sweet). For complex flavor with sweetness plus depth, try Black Cherry or Chocolate Sprinkles. Note that vine-ripened, homegrown cherry tomatoes of any variety will be dramatically sweeter than store-bought fruit.
How do I ripen green cherry tomatoes picked before frost?
Place green cherry tomatoes in a single layer in a cardboard box or paper bag at room temperature (18-24°C / 65-75°F) out of direct sunlight. Adding a ripe banana or apple to the container releases ethylene gas that accelerates ripening. Most green cherry tomatoes that have reached full size and show the faintest blush of color will ripen in 1-3 weeks. Completely green, immature fruits are unlikely to ripen and are best used for fried green tomatoes or green tomato chutney instead.
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Vladimir Kusnezow
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Jardinero de zona 6b. Cultivo hortalizas y frutas en tierra e hidroponía desde hace 6 años. Creé PlotMyGarden para planificar mis propios jardines.
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