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 an 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. Plant into well-prepared ground, firm the soil around the roots and water deeply to settle it in.
Watering & feeding
Tomato 'Sweet 100' is regular, moderate watering. Feed regularly through the growing season for the best crop. In its first year, water deeply once or twice a week to settle the roots in, then taper off as it establishes.
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
For a cohesive, low-care bed, pair Tomato 'Sweet 100' with other plants that enjoy the same regular, moderate watering and warm-temperate climate. Repeat it through a border to tie the planting together and give a sense of rhythm.
Good to know
Note that it is toxic to cats and dogs, so site it away from pets that chew.
Buying Tomato 'Sweet 100'
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Prefer to grow it yourself? See the Tomato 'Sweet 100' seed sowing guide for depth, timing and germination.