'Bonbon' Cherry Tomato (Red and Yellow) - Solanum lycopersicum 'Bonbon'

Indulge in the natural sweetness of the 'Bonbon' tomato, a garden treat that truly lives up to its name. This exceptional plant produces massive clusters of miniature red or yellow fruits, which are among the smallest tomatoes available on the market. Intensely sweet and crunchy, they are best enjoyed directly from the garden like healthy little candies. Their generous production and easy-growing habit make them the perfect companion for summer snacking and school lunchboxes.

Characteristics

• Flavor and Taste: Delivers delicious mini fruits with an intensely sweet flavour, reminiscent of candy.
• Foliage: Features vigorous green foliage that provides a sturdy framework to support the numerous heavy fruit clusters.
• Flowering / Fruiting: Produces an abundance of tiny red or yellow tomatoes in large clusters. Continuous harvest from July until the first autumn frosts.
• Light: Requires full sun to maximize the sugar content of the fruits.
• Habit: Indeterminate ; the plant continues to grow and produce throughout the entire season.
• Growth: Vigorous, reaching maturity between 60 to 90 days. Typically grows to a height of 1.5 to 2 metres.
• Resistances: Shows very good tolerance to common tomato diseases.

Maintenance

• Watering: Water regularly and consistently to prevent the small fruits from splitting.
• Pruning and Support: Staking is mandatory to support its indeterminate growth and ensure increased production.
• Planting: Wait until the soil has warmed up and all danger of frost has passed before transplanting outdoors.