Super Sweet 100

Family: Solanaceae Nightshade

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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

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Super Sweet 100 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	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.