Sweet Treats

Tomato

60d to harvest

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.

Crop Dates

Milestone	Date
Start Indoors	Feb 11th
Last Frost	Apr 1st
Transplant / Sow Outdoors	May 27th
Harvest Begins	Jul 26th
Harvest Ends	Nov 5th

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

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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.