Tomato 'Koralik'

100 seeds

'Koralik' is a popular cherry tomato variety that produces small, bright red, sweet fruits in large clusters. It is highly productive, disease-tolerant, and perfect for fresh snacking, salads, lunch boxes, garnishes, and container gardening. In the Gulf region, it performs best during the cooler growing season.

Best Planting Time

• August to November (recommended)
• January to February (spring crop in mild Gulf areas)
• Avoid transplanting during the hottest summer months.

Seed Preparation

• No soaking is required.
• Optional: Soak seeds in lukewarm water for 4–6 hours to encourage faster germination.
• Use fresh, high-quality seeds.

Soil Preparation

Tomatoes grow best in fertile, loose, well-drained soil rich in organic matter.

Recommended mix:

• 40% Sandy garden soil
• 30% Well-rotted compost
• 20% Coco peat
• 10% Perlite

Ideal soil pH:

• 6.0–6.8

Sowing Method

• Sow seeds in seed trays or small pots.
• Plant seeds 0.5–1 cm deep.
• Keep the soil evenly moist.
• Transplant seedlings when they have 4–6 true leaves (about 4–6 weeks old).

Temperature & Light

• Ideal germination temperature: 22–28°C
• Ideal growing temperature: 20–30°C
• Requires 6–8 hours of direct sunlight daily.
• During late spring in the Gulf, light afternoon shade helps reduce heat stress.

Watering

• Keep the soil consistently moist during germination.
• Water deeply whenever the top 2–3 cm of soil becomes dry.
• Water at the base of the plant.
• Maintain even soil moisture to reduce fruit cracking and blossom-end rot.

Germination Time

• 5–10 days

Plant Spacing

• 45–60 cm between plants.
• 75–90 cm between rows.

Support

• Install stakes, cages, or trellises before plants become large.
• Tie stems regularly to support heavy clusters of fruit.

Harvest

• Harvest 65–80 days after transplanting.
• Pick fruits when they are fully bright red and firm.
• Harvest regularly to encourage continuous fruit production.

Fertilization

• Mix compost into the soil before planting.
• Feed every 2–3 weeks with a balanced fertilizer.
• During flowering and fruiting, use fertilizer higher in potassium and calcium.
• Avoid excessive nitrogen, which encourages leafy growth instead of fruit.

Gulf Climate Tips

• Grow during the cooler season.
• Water early in the morning.
• Apply mulch to conserve moisture and cool the root zone.
• Ensure good air circulation around plants.
• Monitor for whiteflies, aphids, spider mites, tomato fruitworm, early blight, powdery mildew, bacterial wilt, and blossom-end rot.
• 'Koralik' grows exceptionally well in containers, raised beds, greenhouses, balconies, patios, and home vegetable gardens throughout the Gulf.