Bing Cherry
60d to harvest
Bursting with a glossy, candy-red sheen, Bing Cherry tomatoes offer a sweet-tart pop and a juicy, tender bite that feels almost luminous on the vine. Their compact plants produce abundant clusters of small, perfectly round fruits with a smooth skin and a firm, succulent interior—ideal for fresh snacking and for vibrant sauces that cling with bright color. Grow Bing Cherry for a quick 60-day payoff and a garden harvest that tastes as lively as it looks.
Crop Dates
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Start Indoors | Mar 2nd |
| Last Frost | Apr 20th |
| Transplant / Sow Outdoors | Jun 15th |
| Harvest Begins | Aug 14th |
| Harvest Ends | Oct 20th |
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) | 9 |
Recommended Companions
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I do if my Bing cherry leaves get small yellow spots and look “shot-holed”?
This is commonly cherry leaf spot/shot-hole disease. Remove and destroy infected leaves, then spray a labeled copper fungicide (per label) when buds break and repeat as directed during wet periods. Also thin the canopy for airflow so leaves dry faster after rain or watering.
How can I tell when Bing cherries are ready to harvest?
Pick Bing cherries when they are fully colored (dark red to near-black), slightly soft to the touch, and the stem releases easily. Taste test: they should be sweet with no pronounced tartness, and fruit should come off the branch without being mealy. Harvest in dry weather for best flavor and to reduce splitting from sudden rain.