Sweet 100

Family: Solanaceae Nightshade

Sun-warmed sweetness bursts from Sweet 100’s abundant clusters of petite fruits—bright, glossy scarlet spheres that taste like summer in a single bite.

The skin is delightfully thin and resilient, giving way to a juicy, seed-filled interior with a crisp snap and a balanced, candy-like flavor. Grow Sweet 100 for fresh garden snacking and vibrant salads, or for spoonable sauces that shine with concentrated tomato brightness.

Light: Full SunMaturity: 60 DaysHabit: Indeterminate

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)	70
Min Soil Temp (°F)	60
Min Night Temp (°F)	50
Harden Off (days)	9

Culinary Notes

Chef's Note

Sweet 100’s thin skin and high juice-to-flesh ratio make it ideal for eating out of hand and for quick heat—sear them just long enough to blister and you’ll get sweet, tangy syrup without a mushy mess. The pop of the seed-filled interior keeps salads lively and makes its quick sauces feel spoon-bright rather than heavy.

Best Uses

fresh snacking or halved salads where they stay glossy and firm
quick blistering in a hot pan to concentrate sweetness without collapsing
fast, spoonable cherry-tomato pan sauce over pasta or eggs

Flavor Profile

candy-like sweetness balanced by bright tomato tang thin, resilient skin with a crisp snap juicy, seed-filled bite that pops rather than turns mealy

Kitchen Pairings

garlic aged balsamic vinegar fresh mozzarella extra-virgin olive oil white peaches or burrata arugula

Frequently Asked Questions

What pests or diseases commonly hit Solanum lycopersicum (Sweet 100) and how can I control them at home?

Watch closely for tomato hornworms and aphids; check the undersides of leaves weekly and remove hornworms by hand, then spray aphids with a strong jet of water. For disease, manage early blight (brown spots with yellow margins) by removing infected lower leaves and watering at the soil line instead of wetting foliage. If blight keeps spreading, use an appropriate labeled fungicide for tomatoes and rotate products to avoid resistance.

How often should I water Sweet 100 tomatoes during the main fruiting phase?

During active flowering and fruiting, keep soil evenly moist with about 1–1.5 inches (2.5–4 cm) of water per week, split into 2–3 sessions if the weather is hot. Aim for steady moisture—irregular watering can trigger blossom-end rot and fruit cracking—so the top few inches dry slightly between waterings but the root zone doesn’t dry out. Mulch around the plants to stabilize moisture and reduce swings.

How do I know when Sweet 100 tomatoes are ready to harvest?

Pick when fruits are fully colored (bright red) and slightly firm, with no green shoulders near the stem. Sweet 100 is usually ready around 60 days after sowing/transplanting depending on conditions, and it will produce in clusters, so harvest often to keep plants setting more fruit. If you can gently twist a tomato and it releases from the truss without tearing, it’s at peak ripeness.