Super Sweet 100

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Super Sweet 100 is a cherry tomato cultivar known for its exceptionally sweet flavor and high yield. It is a popular choice among home gardeners and commercial growers alike due to its prolific production and disease resistance.

Description

The Super Sweet 100 tomato plant produces small, round, red fruits that typically weigh about 1 ounce each. The fruits are borne in long clusters, often containing up to 100 tomatoes per cluster, which is a characteristic that gives the cultivar its name. The tomatoes have a high sugar content, making them particularly sweet and flavorful.

Cultivation

Super Sweet 100 tomatoes are indeterminate plants, meaning they continue to grow and produce fruit throughout the growing season until killed by frost. They require staking or caging to support their vigorous growth and heavy fruit clusters. The plants thrive in full sun and well-drained soil with a pH between 6.0 and 6.8.

Planting

Seeds can be started indoors 6-8 weeks before the last expected frost date. Transplant seedlings outdoors after the danger of frost has passed and the soil has warmed. Space plants 24-36 inches apart in rows that are 3-4 feet apart.

Care

Regular watering is essential, especially during dry periods. Mulching can help retain soil moisture and reduce weed growth. Fertilize with a balanced fertilizer at planting time and again when the first fruits set. Pruning is not necessary but can help improve air circulation and reduce the risk of disease.

Pests and Diseases

Super Sweet 100 tomatoes are resistant to several common tomato diseases, including fusarium wilt and verticillium wilt. However, they can still be affected by pests such as aphids, tomato hornworms, and whiteflies. Regular monitoring and appropriate pest control measures can help keep these issues in check.

Harvesting

Tomatoes can be harvested when they are fully red and have a slight give when gently squeezed. Regular harvesting encourages the plant to produce more fruit. The fruits can be eaten fresh, used in salads, or cooked in various dishes.

Uses

Super Sweet 100 tomatoes are versatile and can be used in a variety of culinary applications. Their sweet flavor makes them ideal for fresh eating, but they can also be roasted, grilled, or used in sauces and salsas.

See also

• Tomato
• Cherry tomato
• Heirloom tomato
• Tomato cultivars