Bing Cherry

Family: Solanaceae Nightshade

Bursting with a glossy, candy-red sheen, Bing Cherry tomatoes offer a sweet-tart pop and a juicy, tender bite that feels almost luminous on the vine.

Their compact plants produce abundant clusters of small, perfectly round fruits with a smooth skin and a firm, succulent interior—ideal for fresh snacking and for vibrant sauces that cling with bright color. Grow Bing Cherry for a quick 60-day payoff and a garden harvest that tastes as lively as it looks.

Light: Full SunMaturity: 60 DaysHabit: Indeterminate

Planting schedules and alerts are optimized for Columbus (Zone 6b).

Crop Dates

Milestone	Date
Start Indoors	Mar 7th
Last Frost	Apr 25th
Transplant / Sow Outdoors	Jun 20th
Harvest Begins	Aug 19th
Harvest Ends	Oct 16th

Crop Details

Trait	Value
Days to Maturity	60
Sun Requirements	Full Sun
Growth Habit	Indeterminate
Support Needed	Stake
Planting Depth	Deep
Germination Temp (°F)	75
Min Soil Temp (°F)	60
Min Night Temp (°F)	50
Harden Off (days)	9

Culinary Notes

Chef's Note

These Bing Cherry tomatoes are built for the immediate bite: glossy skin, tender interior, and a sweet-tart snap that stays vibrant instead of turning flat. Roast or simmer fast—just long enough to concentrate the juices—then finish with olive oil or mozzarella so the sauce clings rather than slides.

Best Uses

snackable fresh handfuls—cut and dress with flaky salt and olive oil
quick pan-roasting or blistering for juicy, jammy bursts
bright, fast-cooked cherry-tomato sauce that clings (simmer briefly, finish with fat)
threaded onto skewers or folded into warm grain bowls for color-forward pops

Flavor Profile

sweet-tart brightness juicy, tender bite snappy, thin skin with a clean pop candy-like aromatics

Kitchen Pairings

garlic extra-virgin olive oil fresh mozzarella balsamic vinegar cooked shrimp pasta (e.g., spaghetti)

Frequently Asked Questions

What should I do if my Bing cherry leaves get small yellow spots and look “shot-holed”?

This is commonly cherry leaf spot/shot-hole disease. Remove and destroy infected leaves, then spray a labeled copper fungicide (per label) when buds break and repeat as directed during wet periods. Also thin the canopy for airflow so leaves dry faster after rain or watering.

How often should I water my Bing cherry during the main growing phase?

During active growth, water deeply every 7–10 days, adjusting so the root zone stays evenly moist but never waterlogged. Aim for about 1–2 inches (25–50 mm) of water per week from rainfall plus irrigation, then let the top few inches of soil dry slightly before the next deep watering. Use a slow trickle (drip/soaker) so moisture reaches the whole spread of roots.

How can I tell when Bing cherries are ready to harvest?

Pick Bing cherries when they are fully colored (dark red to near-black), slightly soft to the touch, and the stem releases easily. Taste test: they should be sweet with no pronounced tartness, and fruit should come off the branch without being mealy. Harvest in dry weather for best flavor and to reduce splitting from sudden rain.