Super Sweet 100

Family: Solanaceae Nightshade

Sun-warmed bursts of sweetness—Super Sweet 100 tomatoes glow in the garden with a glossy, candy-bright pop of flavor.

Expect a crisp, juicy bite with a true “berry” intensity, balancing bright acidity and lingering sugar for fresh snacking and vibrant salads. Grow them for abundant clusters that shine on the vine, perfect for turning into quick sauces and lively salsas, or for preserving their flavor in pickles.

Light: Full SunMaturity: 60 DaysHabit: Indeterminate

Botanical illustration of Super Sweet 100

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)	7

Culinary Notes

Chef's Note

Built for maximum sweetness and a crisp, watery bite, this cherry is at its best when you don’t overcook it—high heat or quick chopping keeps those glossy skins from turning mealy. The sweet-tart balance makes it especially good with creamy dairy and sharp acids, so the juice doesn’t fade into the background.

Best Uses

straight-to-mouth snacking or a sliced tomato-and-salt situation where the juice stays vivid
quick, high-heat blistering to make a jammy, glassy cherry-tomato topping
no-cook or brief-cook salsa/chopped relish where the tomatoes hold their shape
fast pickles that lock in that sweet-tart brightness

Flavor Profile

candy-sweet berry intensity crisp, juicy pop with a thin, snappy skin bright acidity that keeps the sweetness from tipping cloying lingering sweet-tart finish

Kitchen Pairings

burrata garlic balsamic vinegar fresh mozzarella olive oil lemon

Frequently Asked Questions

What pests or diseases commonly hit Solanum lycopersicum (Sweet 100) and what should I do first?

Sweet 100 tomatoes are especially prone to early blight and leaf spot, which show as brown spots with yellow halos on older leaves. Remove and discard infected leaves early, avoid wetting foliage when watering, and spray a labeled fungicide at the first spotting stage if the problem persists. Watch closely for tomato hornworms (large green/striped caterpillars) and hand-pick them at night, then check plants again the next morning.

How often should I water Super Sweet 100 during peak growth (after flowering begins)?

During peak growth, keep soil evenly moist by watering when the top 1 inch of soil dries—typically every 2–4 days in warm weather. Aim for deep watering at the soil level so the root zone is soaked, not the leaves, and avoid letting the soil swing between very dry and very wet to reduce cracking and blossom-end rot. Mulch around the plants to steady moisture and cut down rapid dry-outs.

How do I tell when Super Sweet 100 is ready to harvest?

Harvest when the grape-like fruits are fully colored (bright red) and feel firm but not hard, usually about 60 days from transplanting to harvest. Pick clusters often—every 2–3 days in warm weather—because Sweet 100 tomatoes ripen in waves and unpicked fruit can delay new set. If you can easily twist one fruit free without forcing the stem, it’s at peak eating ripeness.