Rosella Cherry

Family: Solanaceae Nightshade

Planting Schedule

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Sweet as a sun-warmed berry, Rosella Cherry tomatoes burst with a glossy, jewel-red flavor that feels bright and juicy from the first bite.

The fruits are small and round with a smooth, taut skin and a tender, succulent interior—ideal for snacking straight from the vine and for adding vivid color to fresh salads, vibrant sauces, and quick pickling batches. With about 60 days to maturity, this compact grower delivers a steady harvest of high-impact, hand-sized tomatoes that look as good as they taste.

Light: Full SunMaturity: 60 DaysHabit: Indeterminate

Botanical illustration of Rosella Cherry

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Rosella 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	Protected Environment Only
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

Rosella Cherry is built for the immediate mouthfeel—taut skin, juicy burst, and a sweet-bright finish that doesn’t collapse under a quick heat or a tangy pickle. Use it where you want flavor per bite: blister briefly, pickle fast, or eat them cold with salt and olive oil.

Best Uses

snack-ready fresh, halved on a big pinch of flaky salt
quick sauté or blistering for jammy skins without turning mealy
fast vinegar pickles where they keep their shape and color
fresh salads where their juice helps dress chopped greens

Flavor Profile

sun-warmed sweetness high-juice, glossy bite taut-skin snap with tender, succulent interior clean, bright acidity on the finish

Kitchen Pairings

garlic extra-virgin olive oil balsamic vinegar mozzarella black pepper red onion

Frequently Asked Questions

What’s the most likely pest or disease for Solanum lycopersicum (cherry tomato type) like Rosella Cherry, and how do I control it?

Blossom-end rot and fungal leaf issues (often starting as early blight on Solanaceae) are common, especially when soil moisture swings. Water consistently and mulch to keep the root zone even; remove and destroy heavily spotted lower leaves and use an appropriate labeled fungicide if spots spread. If the problem is blossom-end rot, check for irregular watering and avoid high nitrogen—too much leaf growth can worsen the calcium-related deficiency in tomato fruits.

How often should I water Rosella Cherry during its main growing phase (from flowering through fruiting)?

During flowering and fruiting, keep the soil evenly moist—about 1–2 inches (2.5–5 cm) of water per week total, adjusting for heat and container size. Water deeply 1–2 times per week rather than lightly daily, and stop waterlogging by ensuring good drainage. Let the top 1 inch (2–3 cm) of soil dry slightly between waterings to prevent stress that can trigger cracking and blossom-end rot.

How can I tell when Rosella Cherry is ready to harvest?

Harvest when fruits are fully colored for the cultivar and the cherry tomato feels slightly firm but yields to gentle pressure. Pick every 1–3 days once it starts ripening to prevent overripe fruit and to keep plants producing. If you see the first fully ripe fruits, they should reach peak flavor quickly, within a few days of full color.