Tumbling Tom Red

Tomato

60d to harvest

A cascade of glossy, warm scarlet fruits—sweetly fragrant and jewel-bright—hangs in tumbling clusters from the Tumbling Tom Red vines. Each cherry is firm yet juicy with a smooth, taut skin and a lively, classic tomato tang that bursts on the palate. Ideal for fresh garden snacking and for vibrant sauces and quick roasting, Tumbling Tom Red turns patios and beds into a living ribbon of color from early summer through harvest.

Crop Dates

Milestone	Date
Start Indoors	Apr 6th
Last Frost	May 25th
Transplant / Sow Outdoors	Jul 20th
Harvest Begins	Sep 18th
Harvest Ends	Aug 29th

Crop Details

Trait	Value
Days to Maturity	60
Sun Requirements	Full Sun
Growth Habit	Determinate
Support Needed	Cage
Planting Depth	Deep
Germination Temp (°F)	75
Min Soil Temp (°F)	60
Min Night Temp (°F)	50
Harden Off (days)	9

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Frequently Asked Questions

What’s the most common disease issue for Solanum lycopersicum (tumbling tomato) and how can I prevent/fix it?

A common problem is early blight or leaf spot, which shows up as dark, concentric spots on older leaves and can spread quickly in humid conditions. Keep the plant’s foliage dry by watering at the soil line, remove yellowing or spotted lower leaves, and improve airflow around the patio container. If spots start spreading, treat with a copper-based fungicide according to the label and repeat as directed.

How often should I water Tumbling Tom Red tomatoes during peak growth?

During fruiting (around mid-season through maturity), keep the soil consistently moist but not soggy—aim for even moisture because tomatoes in Solanaceae dry out fast in patio pots. Water when the top 1 inch of potting mix feels dry, usually every 2–3 days in warm weather; in hot spells it may be daily. Don’t let the container fully dry out and then flood it, since that cycle can trigger blossom-end rot and cracking.