Juliet

Family: Solanaceae Nightshade

Planting Schedule

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Sweetly fragrant, Juliet cherry tomatoes burst with a vivid, glossy red sheen and a juicy, tender bite that feels almost jewel-bright on the palate.

Their compact, productive plants deliver clusters of uniformly sized fruit—ideal for fresh snacking, vibrant salads, and quick, colorful sauces where their naturally balanced sweetness shines. Grow Juliet for baskets of flavor that look as splendid as they taste, from first blush to full harvest.

Light: Full SunMaturity: 60 DaysHabit: Indeterminate

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Juliet Planting Dates by USDA Zone

Estimated US hardiness-zone windows for sow, transplant, and harvest. Enter a US ZIP above for exact local dates, or open a zone below.

Zone	Start Indoors	Sow / Transplant	Harvest
Zone 1a	Protected Environment Only
Zone 1b	Apr 13th	Jul 13th	Sep 11th – Aug 1st
Zone 2a	Apr 6th	Jul 6th	Sep 4th – Aug 29th
Zone 2b	Mar 27th	Jun 26th	Aug 25th – Aug 25th
Zone 3a	Mar 27th	Jun 26th	Aug 25th – Sep 1st
Zone 3b	Mar 31st	Jun 30th	Aug 29th – Sep 21st
Zone 4a	Mar 27th	Jun 26th	Aug 25th – Sep 24th
Zone 4b	Mar 25th	Jun 24th	Aug 23rd – Sep 27th
Zone 5a	Mar 20th	Jun 19th	Aug 18th – Sep 30th
Zone 5b	Mar 16th	Jun 15th	Aug 14th – Oct 5th
Zone 6a	Mar 13th	Jun 12th	Aug 11th – Oct 10th
Zone 6b	Mar 7th	Jun 6th	Aug 5th – Oct 16th
Zone 7a	Mar 2nd	Jun 1st	Jul 31st – Oct 20th
Zone 7b	Feb 20th	May 22nd	Jul 21st – Oct 28th
Zone 8a	Feb 11th	May 13th	Jul 12th – Nov 5th
Zone 8b	Feb 2nd	May 4th	Jul 3rd – Nov 12th
Zone 9a	Jan 16th	Apr 17th	Jun 16th – Nov 26th
Zone 9b	Dec 22nd	Mar 23rd	May 22nd – Dec 9th
Zone 10a	Continuous Production
Zone 10b	Continuous Production
Zone 11a	Continuous Production
Zone 11b	Continuous Production
Zone 12a	Continuous Production
Zone 12b	Continuous Production
Zone 13a	Continuous Production
Zone 13b	Continuous Production

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)	8

Culinary Notes

Chef's Note

Juliet cherry tomatoes are built for the quick-hit treatment: a hot pan or a sharp dressing makes them taste vivid, not cooked-down. Their tender, jewel-like bite means they hold their shape in salads and still give you a sweet, juicy spoonful when you blitz them into a fast sauce.

Best Uses

snack-ready halved tomatoes that stay glossy and juicy
fast tossing into salads where they don’t go mealy
quick sauté or blistering for a bright pan-jam effect
short-simmer sauces that keep seeds and skins pleasantly fresh

Flavor Profile

sweet-fruity brightness juicy tender bite light, fragrant tomato skin

Kitchen Pairings

olive oil garlic red onion balsamic vinegar mozzarella basil pesto

Frequently Asked Questions

What pest or disease is most likely to hit Solanum lycopersicum (tomato) and how can I manage it at home?

Early blight (Alternaria) is common on tomatoes and shows up as dark, concentric spots on older leaves that can spread upward. Remove and discard affected leaves promptly, improve airflow by spacing plants, and avoid wetting foliage when watering. If it’s actively spreading, use a labeled protectant fungicide and reapply according to the label after rain or heavy dew.

How often should I water Solanum lycopersicum during the main growing phase?

During active growth and fruiting, keep soil evenly moist rather than letting it swing dry-to-soggy. Water deeply about 1–3 times per week depending on heat and soil type, aiming for the top 1–2 in (2–5 cm) to stay moist without standing water. Mulch around plants to reduce evaporation and prevent blossom-end rot from irregular moisture.

How do I know when Juliet tomatoes are ready to harvest?

Harvest when fruits are fully colored for the variety and feel firm but give slightly at the stem. Typically, ready tomatoes can be picked around 60 days from transplanting, but use color and ease of separation more than the calendar. Pick regularly once they start ripening to keep plants producing and to avoid overripe cracking.