Hey everyone! I picked up a 'Gardener's Delight' tomato plant from a local market back in April or early May. It was pretty small, about 12 weeks old at the time. I've been keeping it in pots until recently when I finally transferred it to soil. It's got 9 tomatoes on it currently—7 ripe ones and 2 that are about to flower. I was expecting more, especially since I read that the last harvest should be around September. Is what I'm seeing normal for a first-time grower? I just want to make sure I'm doing everything right!
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It sounds like you're doing pretty well, especially for your first time! It's common for a cherry tomato plant to have some variability in production based on conditions like sunlight, watering, and soil quality. Make sure it's getting enough light and nutrients; you might want to fertilize once or twice over the growing season to boost its output. You're still in good shape, so just keep caring for it!
Definitely keep the nutrients coming; that could make a big difference!
'Gardener's Delight' is a cherry tomato variety, and they usually produce a lot! If you've had it since April, it should be much larger by now. I'd love to see some pictures of your plant! Typically, cherry tomatoes are quite prolific, but sometimes heirloom varieties can be a bit stingy with fruit. Don't worry too much just yet—it could still produce more!
Here's the whole plant! https://preview.redd.it/8ufczt0uwlif1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=7e8dc15a5f59fab124d0d7adb869feda6d08d18e
And here are the tomatoes! https://preview.redd.it/jicqzp60xlif1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=32ee7cc27c59d2425f34297bfb19895dd9cf3326
Thanks for the tips! I'll make sure to check the light and maybe add some fertilizer.