- Breakthrough cherry-size tomato plant
- Perfectly sized for growing in a container
- Perfect sweet to acid balance
Tempting Tomatoes Goodhearted Tomatoes are an incredible choice for many reasons. It presents as a showy, decorative plant with its deep green foliage debuting with contrasting yellow flowers. The treat to follow is a beautiful show of vivaciously colored cherry sized tomatoes.This variety will win you over with the fruit shape resembling a heart. Sliced in half the heart shape becomes more vivid making any dish, snack or salad special! Although the fruit is smaller than many tomato varieties, it is a top producer of an extremely abundant harvest. The taste is a perfect blend of sweet and acidic giving it a perfect flavor straight from the vine!
The Tempting Tomatoes Goodhearted Tomato is disease resistant and very tolerant of heat and humidity. Being a perfect container plant makes it a great fit for small spaces such as apartments, decks and patios. When using a container, make it a minimum of 12 inches/3 gallon...although a 5 to 7 gallon is preferred. It’s versatility and good looks also grow beautifully in a landscape or array of hanging baskets. It is a determinate plant which means it will stay in a compact size...reaching a standard height at which growth will stop. This convenient size makes the need for stakes or cages unnecessary.
Tempting Tomatoes® Goodhearted® Tomato Care & Growing Information
Planting should take place in late spring as this plant thrives on warmth. Expect it to grow 12 to 18 inches high with a trail up to 12 inches and a spread of 12 to 24 inches. Spacing should be 18 to 24 inches. For a thriving plant, grow in rich soil. Tomatoes are heavy feeders, hungry for a fertilizer of 10-10-10. Before planting, mix the fertilizer well into the soil with a fork or similar garden tool.
Plant in full sun and water consistently, keeping the soil moist. Blooms will appear in late spring to early summer with a ripened crop at approximately 65 to 72 days and will continue to produce throughout the summer. Continue to fertilize every 4 to 6 weeks throughout the growing season. Remove any dead leaves to direct the plant's energy toward producing plump, juicy fruits. For a delicious, authentic taste of summer the Tempting Tomatoes Goodhearted Tomato is a perfect choice!
Tempting Tomatoes® Goodhearted® Tomato Plant Information
| Common Name: Tempting Tomatoes Goodhearted Tomato |
| Botanical Name: Lycopersicon esculentum |
| Plant Type: Tomato – Small Fruit |
| Edible Type: Vegetable |
| Fruit Size: 1 oz |
| Light Exposure: Full Sun (+6 hrs.) |
| Spacing: 18 - 24" (46 - 61cm) |
| Height: 12 - 18" (30 - 46cm) |
| Width: 12 - 18" (30 - 46cm) |
| Brand: PROVEN WINNERS® Annuals |
| Tomato Type: Small Fruit Tomato |
| Award Year | Award | Plant Trial |
| 2019 | Top Performer | Oregon State University |
| 2019 | Top Performer | Ohio State University - Columbus |
- SKU:
- TOMGHP45
Container Sizes
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
4.5" Pot
Also Know As:
4.5" Container
Plant Age:
~ 6 months
Plant Size:
~ 3"-6"
Pot Size:
~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
Volume:
1.42 quarts
Quart Pot
Also Know As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 1 year old
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
2.5 Quart
Also Know As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 year old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
#1 Pot
Also Know As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 year old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
#2 Pot
Also Know As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2-3 year old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
#3 Pot
Also Know As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 3-4 year old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
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Planter Shipping
Standard Colors: 2-3 business days
Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice
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Plant Shipping
Time of Order:
Summer Shipping
- If there is extreme heat we’ll delay shipping.
- We’ll have to review what areas the plants are traveling through along with your location
Once your plant is shipped you’ll receive an email with tracking information. Depending on the above criteria we’ll ship your plant(s) towards beginning of the following week from your order. We put together this helpful guide of what to do when you receive your plants in the mail.
It is important to know that all of our plants are clearly labeled for which growing zones the plant can survive in. The plants are thoroughly trialed and tested in every growing zone before we state the plant can grow in a zone. Again, our #1 priority is to ship the plants to you healthy and ready to thrive in your location. So we will do everything in our power to do so.
