Troubleshooting
Sweet 100 Cherry Tomato problems — and how to fix them
Sweet 100 Cherry Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum 'Sweet 100') is generally forgiving once you match its basics, but a few issues come up again and again. Here is what each one looks like, why it happens, and the fix.
Fruit splitting
Thin-skinned cherry fruit crack readily after rain or irregular watering; keep moisture even and pick promptly as fruit colours up.
Vigorous, sprawling growth
The plant grows fast and tall and quickly overwhelms weak supports; provide sturdy tall staking and remove side-shoots if grown as a cordon.
Blight in wet seasons
Foliage and fruit can succumb to late blight in warm, wet weather; ensure airflow, water at the base, and remove infected material.
Skipped or split harvests
The huge trusses ripen in waves and over-ripe fruit splits or drops; harvest little and often to keep trusses cropping cleanly.
Prevent sweet 100 cherry tomato problems before they start
Most sweet 100 cherry tomato issues are care-mismatch, not bad luck. Dial in the basics:
- Common tomato problems — the species this cultivar belongs to
- What's wrong with my plant? — the diagnosis apps compared
- Sweet 100 Cherry Tomato watering schedule
- Sweet 100 Cherry Tomato light requirements
- Best soil mix for sweet 100 cherry tomato
- Sweet 100 Cherry Tomato temperature & humidity
- Full sweet 100 cherry tomato care guide
Looking for sweet 100 cherry tomato in general rather than its problems? Read the full sweet 100 cherry tomato care guide — light, water, soil and feeding.
Sweet 100 Cherry Tomato problems — FAQ
Why is my sweet 100 cherry tomato fruit splitting?
Thin-skinned cherry fruit crack readily after rain or irregular watering; keep moisture even and pick promptly as fruit colours up.
Why is my sweet 100 cherry tomato vigorous, sprawling growth?
The plant grows fast and tall and quickly overwhelms weak supports; provide sturdy tall staking and remove side-shoots if grown as a cordon.
Why is my sweet 100 cherry tomato blight in wet seasons?
Foliage and fruit can succumb to late blight in warm, wet weather; ensure airflow, water at the base, and remove infected material.
Why is my sweet 100 cherry tomato skipped or split harvests?
The huge trusses ripen in waves and over-ripe fruit splits or drops; harvest little and often to keep trusses cropping cleanly.