Cherry Tomato (Hydro)

Solanum lycopersicum var. cerasiforme

Malay names: Tomato Ceri

Env: Outdoor Size: Large
Cherry Tomato (Hydro) - Hydroponic Plant

Compact determinate/mini-determinate cherries perform well hydroponically with strong sun and support.

๐ŸŒž Light & Temperature

Light: Full sun (6โ€“8 h+)

Temperature: 20โ€“32ยฐC (flower drop >34ยฐC)

๐Ÿชด Container & Medium

Container: Bato buckets/Dutch buckets or DWC with 20โ€“30 L per plant; trellis or cage support.

Medium / Solution: Medium: perlite:clay pebbles mix; Solution: pH 5.8โ€“6.3, EC 2.0โ€“3.5 mS/cm

๐Ÿ’ง Watering / Solution Maintenance

Schedule: Recirculating drip 4โ€“8x/day (short pulses) or maintain DWC level; change solution 10โ€“14 days

Top-up: Maintain constant drip to slight runoff; avoid water stress

pH 5.8โ€“6.3; EC 2.0โ€“3.5 mS/cm (higher during fruiting). Provide Ca to prevent BER.

๐Ÿงช Nutrients

Type: Tomato fruiting nutrient with higher K and Ca

Frequency: Check EC/pH 2โ€“3x/week; change 10โ€“14 days

Dosage/EC: EC 2.0โ€“3.5 mS/cm; pH 5.8โ€“6.3; add calcium nitrate and magnesium sulfate as needed

๐Ÿ“ Harvest

Start: 8โ€“12 weeks from transplant

Seasonality: Best in drier months; rain shelter helps

Duration: Harvest window 6โ€“10 weeks

Harvest Indicators: Fruits fully colored and slightly soft

Tips: Pick in cool mornings; avoid wetting foliage at night to reduce disease.

๐ŸŒฑ Propagation

Seeds; transplant at 4โ€“6 weeks.

๐Ÿ› Pests & Diseases

  • Whiteflies/mites: Sticky traps; neem 1%; beneficials if available.
  • Fungal leaf spots: Prune lower leaves; improve airflow; copper/sulfur as needed.

๐ŸŒฆ๏ธ Seasonal Notes (Malaysia)

Use clear roof or balcony shelter in monsoon; ensure strong sun and airflow.

๐Ÿ“ System Notes

Trellis/cage early; single-plant per bucket for best results.

๐Ÿ’ก Extra Care Tips

  • Add calcium to prevent blossom end rot
  • Prune suckers on indeterminates
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Note

EC and pH are guidelinesโ€”adjust to plant response and your water source. In monsoon humidity, increase airflow and reduce overcrowding to limit disease.

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