Cherry Pinpon Tomato

50 Seeds

Note: Cherry Pinpon Tomato is a compact, high-yielding cherry tomato variety that produces clusters of small, perfectly round, bright red fruits about the size of a ping-pong ball (approximately 25–40 g each). The fruits are sweet, juicy, and flavorful, making them ideal for fresh salads, snacks, lunch boxes, garnishes, roasting, and grilling. This indeterminate variety continues producing fruit throughout the growing season and performs exceptionally well in the Gulf region when planted during the cooler months. It is suitable for gardens, greenhouses, raised beds, large containers, and hydroponic systems.

Best Planting Time

• August to October (recommended)
• January to February (for greenhouse cultivation)
• Avoid outdoor planting when daytime temperatures consistently exceed 38–40°C.

Seed Preparation

• Soak seeds in warm water (25–28°C) for 4–6 hours before sowing (optional).
• No cold stratification is required.

Soil Preparation

Use fertile, loose, well-drained soil rich in organic matter.

Recommended mix:

• 40% Coco peat
• 30% Compost
• 20% Garden soil
• 10% Perlite

Ideal soil pH:

• 6.0–6.8

Sowing Method

• Sow seeds in seed trays or nursery pots.
• Plant seeds 0.5 cm deep.
• Cover lightly with fine soil or vermiculite.
• Keep the growing medium consistently moist until germination.

Temperature & Light

• Ideal germination temperature: 22–28°C
• Ideal growing temperature: 20–30°C
• Requires 6–8 hours of direct sunlight daily.
• During very hot Gulf afternoons, provide 30% shade cloth.

Watering

• Keep the soil evenly moist during germination.
• Water deeply whenever the top 2–3 cm of soil becomes dry.
• Water at the base of the plant to minimize fungal diseases.

Germination Time

• 5–8 days

Transplanting

• Transplant seedlings when they have:
  • 4–6 true leaves
  • Height of 15–20 cm
• Space plants:
  • 50–60 cm apart
• Space rows:
  • 75–90 cm apart

Harvesting

• Harvest begins:
  • 65–75 days after transplanting
• Harvest fruits when they are bright red, firm, and fully colored.
• Pick clusters regularly to encourage continuous flowering and fruit production.

Gulf Climate Tips

• Plant during August to October for the highest productivity.
• Support plants with stakes, cages, or trellises since this is an indeterminate variety.
• Prune excess side shoots if necessary to improve airflow and increase fruit size.
• Fertilize every 2 weeks with a balanced fertilizer, then switch to one higher in potassium and phosphorus during flowering and fruiting.
• Apply organic mulch to conserve soil moisture and reduce soil temperature.
• Cherry Pinpon Tomato performs exceptionally well in greenhouses, hydroponic systems, raised beds, containers, balconies, and rooftop gardens.