Tomato, Sweet Million Treated - 100 Seed Count

Why Choose Sweet Million Tomatoes?

Sweet Million tomatoes are beloved for their abundant yields and delicious flavor. Each plant produces long trusses of small, round tomatoes, perfect for snacking, salads, or garnishing dishes. 

This variety is also highly resistant to cracking, ensuring your harvest remains intact and appealing, even in varying weather conditions. Sweet Million is a versatile choice, whether you're growing in garden beds, containers, or raised beds.

Key Benefits:

• Sweet, well-balanced flavor: Ideal for snacking, salads, and garnishes.
• High yields: Produces abundant clusters of small, uniform fruits.
• Crack-resistant: Durable fruits that withstand splitting, even in less-than-ideal conditions.
• Early maturing: Enjoy a harvest sooner, making it an excellent option for short growing seasons.

Growing Requirements

Sweet Million tomatoes are easy to grow and thrive in various settings, from traditional garden beds to containers. They require a sunny location, well-draining soil, and regular watering and feeding to produce a bountiful crop.

Indoor Seed Starting for Early Crops

For an early crop, start Sweet Million seeds indoors about 5-7 weeks before your area's last expected frost date. This head start ensures that your plants are well-established when they can be transplanted outdoors.

Indoor Seed Starting Tips:

• Sow seeds in pots or flats: Use a high-quality seed-starting mix and plant seeds about 1/4 inch deep.
• Keep in a sunny location: Place the seed trays in a sunny spot or under grow lights to promote vigorous growth.
• Maintain soil moisture and warmth: Keep the soil moist and maintain temperatures between 70-80°F (21-27°C).
• Transplant outdoors: When the seedlings are 5-10 inches tall and the danger of frost has passed, they can be transplanted into the garden.

Direct Sowing for Later Crops

For a later crop, Sweet Million seeds can be sown directly in the garden after the soil has warmed and all danger of frost has passed. Choose a sunny spot with well-draining soil to ensure the best growth.

Outdoor Sowing Tips:

• Sow seeds 1/4 inch deep: Plant seeds sparingly in rows or clusters, leaving enough space between plants for airflow and growth.
• Space plants properly: When transplanting or thinning, space plants about 2 feet apart to give them room to grow and develop.
• Water regularly: Keep the soil consistently moist, especially during dry spells.

Supporting the Plants: Staking and Caging

Since Sweet Million is an indeterminate variety, meaning it grows and produces fruit throughout the season, it benefits from support like staking or caging. This helps keep the plants upright, saves space, and improves air circulation, reducing disease risk.

Staking and Caging Tips:

• Use stakes or tomato cages: When transplanting the seedlings to support the plant as it grows, install stakes or cages.
• Tie the plant as it grows: As the plant develops, tie the stems to the stake or cage using soft ties to prevent damage.
• Prune regularly: Remove lower leaves and suckers that grow between the main stem and branches to encourage airflow and focus energy on fruit production.

Watering and Feeding

Sweet Million tomatoes need constant watering, particularly during fruit set and development. Deep watering encourages strong root growth and helps prevent problems like blossom-end rot.

Watering and Feeding Tips:

• Water deeply: Ensure the soil stays consistently moist, especially during hot, dry weather.
• Fertilize regularly: Monthly, apply a balanced tomato fertilizer to promote healthy growth and fruit production.

Harvesting Sweet Million Tomatoes

One of the joys of growing Sweet Million tomatoes is the abundant and continuous harvest. The fruits ripen in clusters, and once they start maturing, you can enjoy fresh tomatoes for several weeks or even months. The small, cherry-sized fruits are ready to be harvested when they are bright red and slightly firm to the touch.

Harvesting Tips:

• Pick regularly: Harvest tomatoes as soon as they are fully ripe to encourage more fruit production.
• Gently remove fruit: Carefully pick the tomatoes from the vine, being mindful not to damage the plant or remaining fruit.
• Store properly: Fresh Sweet Million tomatoes are best stored at room temperature and eaten within a few days for the best flavor.

Culinary Uses

Sweet Million tomatoes are prized for their sweet, well-balanced flavor, making them a perfect addition to various dishes. Whether you're snacking on them fresh, tossing them in salads, or using them to garnish pizzas and sandwiches, these tomatoes will impress.

Suggested Uses:

• Salads: Add Sweet Million tomatoes to fresh salads for sweetness and color.
• Snacking: Enjoy them fresh off the vine as a healthy snack.
• Garnishes: Use them to top pizzas, sandwiches, or bruschetta for a pop of flavor and color.
• Salsas and Sauces: Their sweetness makes them ideal for fresh or simple tomato sauces.

Final Thoughts

Tomato, Sweet Million Treated seeds offer a high-yielding, easy-to-grow variety that produces delicious, crack-resistant cherry tomatoes. Sweet, well-balanced flavor and early maturity make Sweet Million perfect for snacking, salads, and much more. 

The 100-seed pack ensures you'll have plenty of opportunities to grow an abundant harvest, whether in your home garden or for small-scale commercial use. With proper care, these indeterminate plants will continue producing throughout the growing season, providing an ongoing supply of delicious cherry tomatoes.