Sweet Million

Tomato

Zone 12b Save Garden

🌱 60d to harvest Indeterminate

Sun-sweet and jewel-bright, Sweet Million delivers a steady cascade of glossy, true-red cherry tomatoes that taste vividly sweet …

Crop Dates

Milestone	Date
Start Indoors	Nov 13th
Last Frost	Jan 1st
Transplant / Sow Outdoors	Feb 26th
Harvest Begins	Apr 27th
Harvest Ends	Dec 31st

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)	10

Recommended Companions

Frequently Asked Questions

Sweet Million (Physalis philadelphica) — what pests or diseases commonly affect it and what’s the best home treatment?

Watch for Colorado potato beetle and stink bugs, which can chew leaves and scar developing fruit. Hand-pick early and, if needed, use an insecticidal soap or a targeted spinosad spray, following the label and treating in the evening to protect beneficial insects. Also check for early blight/leaf spots in humid conditions; remove infected leaves promptly and keep plants spaced for airflow to slow spread.

How often should I water Sweet Million during the main growing phase?

During active flowering and fruiting, water about 1–2 inches (2.5–5 cm) per week total, aiming to keep the root zone evenly moist but not waterlogged. Water deeply 1–2 times per week rather than daily, and let the top 1–2 inches of soil dry slightly between waterings to prevent root and disease issues.

How can I tell when Sweet Million is ready to harvest?

Harvest when the fruit fills out inside the husk and turns pale yellow to golden, while the papery husk looks dry and tight around the berry. Typically you’ll start harvesting around 60 days from transplanting and can pick repeatedly as new husks ripen. If the berry pulls easily from the plant when the husk is fully colored, it’s ready.

Sun-sweet and jewel-bright, Sweet Million delivers a steady cascade of glossy, true-red cherry tomatoes that taste vividly sweet with a clean, lively snap. The fruit is small yet satisfyingly firm, with a smooth skin that shines on the vine and a juicy interior that holds its character from first harvest through the season’s peak. Grow Sweet Million for fresh garden baskets and for vibrant sauces and quick pickling—its flavor stays bright and unmistakably tomato-forward.

Sowing Tips

Transplant Conditions

Wait until soil reaches 60°F and nights stay above 50°F before moving outdoors. Harden off for 10 days first.

Expert Note

Start seeds about 7 weeks before your last frost, transplant only once soil is reliably warm (60°F+), and space for strong airflow to support heavy cherry-cluster production.