Large Cherry tomato plant with ripe fruit

How to Grow Large Cherry Tomatoes From Seed

By Maxim Kaufman — Founder & CEO, Organo Republic

Updated July 2026

Large Cherry is an heirloom-style, indeterminate cherry tomato prized for its prolific clusters of round, bright-red fruit that ripen in about 70 days. Because it is indeterminate, the plant grows as a tall vine and keeps setting new clusters all season long, so a single plant can produce hundreds of tomatoes. The fruit is a touch larger than a standard cherry, with a sweet, well-balanced flavor that makes it perfect for snacking right off the vine. Easy to grow and endlessly productive, it is one of the most rewarding tomatoes for home gardeners.

This is the quick guide to Large Cherry tomatoes. For the full step-by-step on starting seeds, transplanting, feeding, and troubleshooting tomatoes, see our complete guide to growing tomatoes from seed.

Quick start

Start Large Cherry seeds indoors about 6 to 8 weeks before your last frost, in a warm spot around 70 to 80F. When seedlings are sturdy and the danger of frost has passed and soil is at least 60F, transplant them deep, burying about two-thirds of the stem to build strong roots. Space plants 24 to 36 inches apart and give each one a tall stake or cage, since this indeterminate vine grows 6 to 8 feet or more. Expect the first round, bright-red cherry tomatoes in about 70 days, ripening in prolific clusters right up to frost.

Best tip

Pick Large Cherry tomatoes as soon as they turn fully red and slightly soft for the sweetest flavor, and harvest often to keep the clusters coming. In hot climates the fruit ripens fast, so check plants daily; in cooler or short-season areas, start seeds early indoors and use a cage to keep the sprawling vine productive.

At a glance

Botanical nameSolanum lycopersicum

Plant typeWarm-season annual (indeterminate)

USDA zones3 to 12 (grown as an annual)

SunFull sun (6 to 8+ hours)

Days to maturityAbout 70 days from transplant

Height6 to 8+ feet (indeterminate)

Spacing24 to 36 inches

WaterDeep and even; 1 to 2 inches a week

Uses

Large Cherry tomatoes are made for fresh snacking straight off the vine and for tossing whole into salads. Their firm skin holds up well on kebabs and when roasted, and halved they add bright sweetness to pasta, grain bowls, and appetizer platters.

Frequently asked questions

How many days does a Large Cherry tomato take to mature?

Large Cherry tomatoes are quick and productive, ripening in about 70 days from transplant. As an indeterminate vine they keep setting and ripening new clusters right up until frost, so you harvest continuously through the season.

Is Large Cherry determinate or indeterminate, and how big does it get?

It is indeterminate, meaning it grows as a tall vine that can reach 6 to 8 feet or more. Give each plant a sturdy stake, tall cage, or trellis and prune suckers if you want to keep it manageable.

What do Large Cherry tomatoes look and taste like?

They produce prolific clusters of round, bright-red cherry tomatoes a bit larger than a typical cherry. The flavor is sweet and well-balanced, making them a favorite for snacking straight off the vine.

What are Large Cherry tomatoes best used for?

Their sweetness and firm texture make them ideal for fresh snacking, salads, and kebabs. They also roast beautifully and hold their shape when halved, so they are great tossed into pasta or on an appetizer board.

Ready to grow your own? Large Cherry is easy and endlessly productive, and once your seedlings are in the ground you can lean on our complete guide to growing tomatoes from seed for feeding, staking, and troubleshooting through the whole season.

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By Maxim Kaufman — Founder & CEO, Organo Republic

Maxim founded Organo Republic in 2017 and personally selects, tests, and grows the heirloom, non-GMO varieties the company offers. Under his leadership, Organo Republic was named Agri Business Review’s Top Non-GMO Seed Variety Solution 2026.