Sweet Treats

Family: Solanaceae Nightshade

Planting Schedule

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Sweet Treats bursts with a glossy, candy-bright sweetness—small fruits that ripen to a warm, sunset-red sheen and taste like sun-warmed nectar.

The texture is crisp at first bite, then juicy and smooth, with a balanced tang that keeps you reaching for more. Grow Sweet Treats for vibrant fresh snacking, bright salad color, and a lively burst of flavor in sauces and quick pickles.

Light: Full SunMaturity: 60 DaysHabit: Determinate

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Sweet Treats 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	Determinate
Support Needed	Cage
Planting Depth	Deep
Germination Temp (°F)	70
Min Soil Temp (°F)	60
Min Night Temp (°F)	50
Harden Off (days)	10

Culinary Notes

Chef's Note

Sweet Treats cherry tomatoes are built for immediate gratification: the sweetness hits first, then the crisp-juicy bite and tang keep the fruit from tasting flat or syrupy. Treat them gently—high heat just long enough to blister and gloss—so they stay springy instead of collapsing.

Best Uses

eat-and-run fresh snacking—whole or halved so they pop in the mouth
bright salad color where the juice clings instead of soaking through
quick pickles (light brine + time) to keep the fruit’s sheen and snap
fast skillet blistering for a glossy, jammy skin without mush

Flavor Profile

candy-bright sweetness crisp snap turning to juicy, smooth flesh balanced tang that stays lively rather than sharp

Kitchen Pairings

extra-virgin olive oil garlic balsamic vinegar mozzarella fresh mozzarella or burrata prosciutto

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Watch for early blight (brown concentric spots on older leaves) and leaf-curling from tomato hornworm or aphids. Remove and destroy heavily spotted lower leaves, then spray with a copper-based fungicide if new spots appear; for hornworms, hand-pick in the evening and spot-treat with Bt if needed. Keep foliage dry by watering at the soil line and increase airflow with wider spacing to slow reinfection.

How often should I water Solanum lycopersicum during peak fruiting to keep fruit from splitting or wilting?

During active flowering and fruit set, keep the root zone evenly moist—typically about 1 to 2 inches (2.5–5 cm) of water per week total, adjusted for heat and container size. Water deeply when the top 1 inch (2.5 cm) of soil is dry, rather than frequent light sprinkles, to prevent blossom-end rot and reduce fruit cracking. In hot spells, you may need an extra deep watering so plants don’t cycle between drought and saturation.

How can I tell when Solanum lycopersicum is ready to harvest (around 60 days)?

Harvest when fruits are fully colored for the variety (no green shoulders) and the skin is glossy and firm but slightly soft when gently squeezed. Pick cherry tomatoes at peak ripeness; they should taste sweet and develop fully colored seeds inside rather than still-looking pale gel. If temperatures spike, check plants every 1–2 days to catch overripe fruit before cracking.