An exuberant cherry tomato bearing long trusses of intensely sweet, bite-sized red fruit. Indeterminate and astonishingly productive, perfect for snacking and pots.
At a glance
- Plant type: Edible plant
- Mature size: 2 m tall
- Aspect: full sun
- Water: regular, moderate watering
- Frost: tender
- Maintenance: moderate maintenance
- Origin: Exotic
About Tomato 'Sweet 100'
Botanically, Solanum lycopersicum 'Sweet 100' is a fast-growing edible plant in the Solanaceae family. It reaches around 2 m tall at maturity.
Where to grow Tomato 'Sweet 100'
Tomato 'Sweet 100' suits warm-temperate, subtropical and tropical climates and grows best in full sun. It is frost tender, so protect it from hard frosts or grow it in a sheltered spot or pot.
Soil & planting
Tomato 'Sweet 100' does best in free-draining and loamy soil. Dig in plenty of compost before planting, water in well, and mulch to keep roots cool.
Watering & feeding
Tomato 'Sweet 100' does best with regular, moderate watering. Feed regularly through the growing season for the best crop. Check moisture below the mulch during establishment and water thoroughly when needed rather than following a rigid schedule.
Pruning & care
Tip-prune Tomato 'Sweet 100' in spring to maintain a dense, shapely habit. Overall it is moderate maintenance.
Using Tomato 'Sweet 100' in the garden
Tomato 'Sweet 100' earns its place for edible harvests and pots and courtyard containers. It is equally at home in the ground or a large pot on a balcony or courtyard.
Companion planting & design
Combine Tomato 'Sweet 100' with plants that share its preference for regular, moderate watering and warm-temperate climate. Use an odd-numbered group where space allows, or repeat it at intervals through a longer bed.
Good to know
Note that it is toxic to cats and dogs, so site it away from pets that chew.
Buying Tomato 'Sweet 100'
Plant Sale lists Tomato 'Sweet 100' as seed and seedlings. Current stock is confirmed manually, so register interest above before planning around a specific size.
Prefer to grow it yourself? See the Tomato 'Sweet 100' seed sowing guide for depth, timing and germination.
