Earth To Eats

Matt’s Wild Cherry Tomatoes

24th February, 2010 - Posted by Scott - 1 Comment

We have not planted any of these for years and continue to get harvests as they self seed wherever a rogue tomato may fall.  They are prolific producers that grow like weeds here in central PA.  Thriving on the warmth and humidity of mid summer, the first harvests begin to appear in early to mid July. Hundreds of tomatoes sprouting up on each plant in little bunches.  If left to run wild, with no pruning or staking, they will cover a 2′x2′ square and produce for several weeks as long as you continue to pick the ripened fruit.

Though advertised as having a high sugar content (11 Brix), described as being like candy, ours are rather neutral in sweetness, but full on flavor.  Very tomato-ey. Exactly the flavor for a salad or sandwich.  If anyone has tasted a slicing tomato like this, post it to the comments and I will plant it in a heartbeat.

All around it is a wonderful tomato and if you are looking for a cherry for your garden, this is the one I recommend.

Here are some places to buy them:

http://www.seedsofchange.com/garden_center/product_details.aspx?item_no=S13479
http://www.localharvest.org/matts-wild-cherry-tomato-seeds-C12442
http://www.whiteflowerfarm.com/4924-product.html