Tomato 'Rideau Sweet' (Solanum lycopersicum) – Offered by Le Potager Ornemental de Catherine
The 'Rideau Sweet' tomato is an exceptional fixed variety , bred by Ken Allan of Kingston, Ontario , from the famous Sweet 100 hybrid . It produces an abundance of 2.5 cm diameter red cherry tomatoes , with a sweet, juicy flavour , yet firm and crack resistant .
With its vigorous and indeterminate plant (1.50 m and more) , it offers continuous and generous production throughout the season, guaranteeing an abundant harvest of small, uniform fruits, perfect for snacks, salads and gourmet appetizers .
Characteristics of the variety
Type : Annual
Plant habit : Indeterminate
Height : 1.50 m and more
Maturity : 70 days (mid-season)
Fruit color : Bright red
Fruit shape : Cherry, 2.5 cm in diameter
Flavor : Sweet, juicy and firm
Use : Salads, snacks, appetizers
Attractiveness : Highly productive, crack resistant
Quantity per sachet : ±40 seeds
Origin : Selected by Ken Allan in Ontario
Special feature : Fixed variety, derived from the Sweet 100 hybrid
Cultivation method
🌞 Exposure : Full sun
🌱 Sowing : Start seeds indoors from late March to mid-April , then transplant into open ground after the last frost.
📏 Sowing depth : 5 mm
🌡 Germination temperature : 22-25°C
⏳ Germination time : 7 to 14 days
🌿 Spacing : 50 cm between plants
🪴 Tutoring : Essential to support abundant production
💦 Watering : Regular but moderate, avoiding wetting the foliage
✂️ Maintenance : Lightly remove suckers to maximize production
With optimal conditions, the 'Rideau Sweet' tomato guarantees an abundant and prolonged harvest , perfect for lovers of sweet and resistant cherry tomatoes .
Use and special features
🌿 An ultra-productive cherry tomato
With its vigorous growth and fruiting in generous clusters , it is ideal for an abundant harvest without effort .
🍅 A firm texture and a sweet flavor
Its crack-resistant skin and sweet taste make it an ideal snack to enjoy straight from the garden .
🔥 A fixed variety adapted to northern climates
Resulting from rigorous selection in Canada , it adapts well to short seasons and varied conditions .
