Cherry Tomato
PLANTING
Sprinkle only 3 seeds (per 4" pot) over moist soil, then cover with 1/4” layer of soil (do not pack)
WATER
2-3 oz per watering, or less. Allow the top 1/2’ of soil to dry slightly between waterings. DO NOT over-water or white fuzz (fungus) will grow on pots and soil
AIR
Well-ventilated room, use a small fan to increase airflow
SUNLIGHT
6-8 hours per day of direct sunlight, or 12-16 hours per day grow lights
TEMPERATURE
60-85 degrees (70-80 degrees ideal for sprouting)
FERTILIZER
Fertilization needed at transplanting and throughout the growing season
GERMINATION
7-14 days to see sprouts
THINING
Remove weaker seedlings when the strongest seedling is about 2 inches. Remove weaker seedlings by cutting them off at soil level with scissors being careful not to disturb the roots of the remaining seedling.
TRANSPLANT
Transplant when plant is at least 3-4 inches and outside temperatures are in the 60’s or warmer.
FERTILIZING
No fertilizer needed until transplant. Then once every month lightly top dress soil with organic fertilizer and water in thoroughly. We recommend using our Organic Starter-Transplanter fertilizer at transplant and until the plant starts flowering, then using our Organic All-Purpose vegetable garden fertilizer during the rest of the growing season.
Jeff and I founded Spade To Fork with a clear vision in mind: to rekindle the personal connection we all should have with the food on our tables. Our journey began in our own backyard, teaching our children the timeless art of growing food. This experience opened our eyes to how disconnected we have become as a society to the natural process of food cultivation, a process now overshadowed by industrialization and a dwindling awareness of home gardening skills.
At Spade To Fork, our mission is to revive homegrown foods and promote organic gardening. Our goal is to empower individuals and families to grow their own food by providing organic seeds and products, as well as educational resources that make gardening simple and achievable.
Sustainability and health are at the core of everything we do. That's why all our products are certified organic, and we're committed to using the most eco-friendly packaging available. We believe in cultivating a toxin-free environment, not just for the sake of our own health, but for the well-being of our planet.
So come, join us in putting homegrown foods back on the table and making this world a little better!
Happy Growing,
Ana & Jeff