Matt's Wild Cherry

Family: Solanaceae Nightshade

Planting Schedule

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Sweetly fragrant, Matt’s Wild Cherry bursts with glossy, warm cherry-red fruit that cling like little lanterns along the vine.

Each bite delivers a lively snap and a juicy, candy-bright sweetness with a whisper of wild tang—perfect for snacking straight from the plant and for adding vivid color to fresh salads, salsas, and quick pan sauces. A vigorous 60-day performer, it’s an irresistible choice for gardeners who want abundant, flavorful tomatoes that look as good as they taste.

Light: Full SunMaturity: 60 DaysHabit: Indeterminate

Botanical illustration of Matt's Wild Cherry

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Matt's Wild Cherry 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	Apr 27th	Aug 10th	Oct 9th – Jul 15th
Zone 1b	Apr 13th	Jul 27th	Sep 25th – Aug 1st
Zone 2a	Apr 6th	Jul 20th	Sep 18th – Aug 29th
Zone 2b	Mar 27th	Jul 10th	Sep 8th – Aug 25th
Zone 3a	Mar 27th	Jul 10th	Sep 8th – Sep 1st
Zone 3b	Mar 31st	Jul 14th	Sep 12th – Sep 21st
Zone 4a	Mar 27th	Jul 10th	Sep 8th – Sep 24th
Zone 4b	Mar 25th	Jul 8th	Sep 6th – Sep 27th
Zone 5a	Mar 20th	Jul 3rd	Sep 1st – Sep 30th
Zone 5b	Mar 16th	Jun 29th	Aug 28th – Oct 5th
Zone 6a	Mar 13th	Jun 26th	Aug 25th – Oct 10th
Zone 6b	Mar 7th	Jun 20th	Aug 19th – Oct 16th
Zone 7a	Mar 2nd	Jun 15th	Aug 14th – Oct 20th
Zone 7b	Feb 20th	Jun 5th	Aug 4th – Oct 28th
Zone 8a	Feb 11th	May 27th	Jul 26th – Nov 5th
Zone 8b	Feb 2nd	May 18th	Jul 17th – Nov 12th
Zone 9a	Jan 16th	May 1st	Jun 30th – Nov 26th
Zone 9b	Dec 22nd	Apr 6th	Jun 5th – 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	Cage
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

Matt’s Wild Cherry is built for immediacy: a crisp, juicy snap with candy sweetness and a whisper of wild tang that stays clean instead of falling flat in heat. Use fast contact—blister in a hot pan or dress lightly—so the fruit doesn’t turn mushy before that fragrant, lantern-bright flavor lands.

Best Uses

snack it warm off the vine—no slicing, let the gloss pop
quick-pan cherry tomato sauce (just blister, then toss with pasta or bread)
fresh salsa with chopped onion and cilantro for a sweet-wild tang profile
salad scattering where it can hold shape under light vinaigrette

Flavor Profile

candy-bright sweetness lively wild tang juicy, snap-forward bite sweet-tomato fragrance

Kitchen Pairings

garlic red onion olive oil balsamic vinegar fresh mozzarella cilantro

Frequently Asked Questions

What pest or disease is most likely on Solanum lycopersicum (cherry/tomato type), and how do I treat it?

Watch for early blight (dark concentric spots on older leaves) and leaf mold/Septoria, which are common on tomatoes in humid conditions. Remove and discard infected lower leaves, improve airflow with wider spacing, and water at the soil line (not on foliage). If spots spread, spray with a labeled fungicide for tomatoes and start at first symptoms; repeat according to the label interval.

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

During active growth and fruit set, keep the root zone evenly moist by watering deeply about 2–3 times per week, depending on heat and soil type. Aim for soil that stays consistently damp 2–4 inches down—never waterlogged. Mulch helps stabilize moisture and reduces blossom-end rot, which is linked to irregular watering.

How can I tell when my Solanum lycopersicum (Matt’s Wild Cherry) is ready to harvest?

Harvest when fruits are fully colored (no green shoulders), slightly firm, and detach from the vine with an easy twist. For the best flavor, pick frequently once they start ripening—overripe cherry fruits can split or become less sweet. Most plants will be ready around 60 days from transplant/growing start, depending on conditions.