Piccadilly-Type Cherry Tomato Seeds

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[Solanum lycopersicum] Piccadilly-type cherry tomato seeds, Vesuvian variety, compact clusters, red skin and sweet flavour.

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Piccadilly-Type Cherry Tomato

Piccadilly-type cherry tomato is a hybrid, highly productive and vigorous variety, typical of the Vesuvius area, with fruits gathered in compact clusters, red skin and lighter flesh.

The Piccadilly Cherry Tomato Plant

It belongs to the species Solanum lycopersicum, family Solanaceae. An indeterminate plant of Vesuvian origin, very vigorous and productive, with regular and numerous clusters.

How to Sow Piccadilly Cherry Tomato

Sow in a heated seedbed between February and March, with soil temperature between 20 and 25°C; transplant into the field after the last frosts.

How to Grow Piccadilly Cherry Tomato

It prefers fertile, well-drained soil, sunny exposure and regular watering; the plant needs staking and periodic side-shoot removal to support the numerous clusters.

Tips for Piccadilly Cherry Tomato

Harvest is staggered from July to September; once picked, the clusters keep well for several weeks without losing quality, a typical trait of this Vesuvian type.

Diseases and Pests of Piccadilly Cherry Tomato

It can be affected by downy mildew, alternaria and blossom-end rot in case of irregular watering; crop rotation and good ventilation help prevent the main plant diseases.

Uses and Curiosities of Piccadilly Cherry Tomato

The small, tasty fruits with sweet flavour are eaten fresh in salads, as a snack or to garnish dishes, and are also excellent for fresh sauces thanks to their juicy flesh.

Properties of Piccadilly Cherry Tomato

Rich in lycopene, vitamin C and potassium, Piccadilly tomato has antioxidant properties beneficial to overall wellbeing.

Nutritional Values of Piccadilly Cherry Tomato

Per 100 grams, Piccadilly tomato provides about 20 kcal, 1 g protein, 4.3 g carbohydrates, 0.2 g fat and 1.3 g fibre.