SAKURA
Best early-maturing cherry tomato for gardeners seeking reliable, disease-resistant harvests.
This is the ultimate insurance policy for your vegetable patch. While you sacrifice the novelty of an heirloom variety, you gain a bulletproof, high-yielding plant that delivers sweet, crack-resistant fruit in as little as 55 days regardless of the weather.
$6.25
Who it's for
- Home cooks prioritizing gourmet flavor in fresh salads
- Impatient gardeners wanting a long, productive harvest season
- Beginners needing reliable plants with built-in disease protection
Who should skip it
- Budget-conscious gardeners who prefer saving their own seeds
- Low-effort growers seeking a hands-off gardening experience
- Small-space gardeners with limited room for sprawling vines
Performance breakdown
Harvest Speed
Rapid 55-day maturity window beats most standard cherry tomato varieties.
Disease Resilience
Strong defense against Fusarium Wilt and Leaf Mold ensures healthier vines.
Climate Adaptability
Performs consistently across both cool and warm seasonal temperature shifts.
Fruit Durability
Firm skin structure significantly reduces cracking during the ripening process.
Yield Consistency
Uniform trusses deliver a reliable, high-volume harvest for home gardeners.
Growing Versatility
Indeterminate growth habit thrives equally well in greenhouses or open gardens.
Key Specs
Days to maturity
55-60 days
Soil Temperature for Germination
70-90°F
Seed Depth
1/4"
Days to Emergence
6-14 days
Minimum Germination Rate
80%
Seed Life
3 years
Scientific Name
Lycopersicon lycopersicum
Fertilizer Needs
High
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