Guide to Growing Juliet Tomatoes

Proper Care of Juliet Tomatoes Plants grow to a bushy 4 to 6 feet in height and need about 48 inches of space between them. Most gardeners do not pinch off buds on their Juliets as these high producers can create and easily accommodate large bunches of up to 18 tomatoes per cluster.

Do Juliet tomatoes need a trellis?
How do you trim Juliet tomatoes?
How long does it take Juliet tomatoes to turn red?
Can you save seeds from Juliet tomatoes?
What type of tomato is a Juliet?
Are Juliet tomatoes good for drying?
Should I trim lower branches on tomato plant?
Will tomato plants regrow after being cut to the ground?
Should I remove yellow leaves from tomato plant?
Do tomatoes ripen faster on or off the vine?
What do I do with Juliet tomatoes?
Will Green tomatoes ripen in the house?

Do Juliet tomatoes need a trellis?

Support plants with stakes or cages to ensure proper fruiting. Be sure to monitor water, as containers dry out more quickly than plants in the ground. Plant tomatoes in the ground 24 to 36 in. (60 to 90 cm) apart in rows.

How do you trim Juliet tomatoes?

Here's how I achieve this. I keep tomatoes free of side stems below the first fruit cluster. When trained to one vine and left free-standing, tomato plants develop strong main stems. To encourage a strong stem, I trim all suckers and I don't tie plants to their supports until the first flowers appear.

How long does it take Juliet tomatoes to turn red?

A few of the best short-season varieties include 'Early Girl,' which produces ripe, red fruit about 50 days after transplant, and 'Juliet,' a red grape cultivar that's ready to harvest about 60 days from transplant.

Can you save seeds from Juliet tomatoes?

A. Yes. In fact, many gardeners find it interesting to save and grow hybrid tomato seeds because the results are unpredictable. Tomato plants grown from saved hybrid seeds can bear excellent and tasty fruit.

What type of tomato is a Juliet?

Slightly larger than the well-known Santa grape tomato, Juliet bears delicious, sweet fruit on indeterminate vines. Some gardeners refer to it as a mini Roma because of the shape. The wonderfully sweet fruit are crack resistant and remain in good condition on the vine longer than most cherry tomatoes.

Are Juliet tomatoes good for drying?

Juliet Tomatoes are a version of Italian Plum Tomatoes. ... However they are significantly meatier than any other cherry tomatoes I've tried. Making them a great choice for drying. Hybrid Juliet Tomatoes are disease resistant, very meaty and super juicy.

Should I trim lower branches on tomato plant?

Pruning tomatoes encourages larger fruit production at the top of the plant. It also opens up heavy, dense foliage at the bottom of the plant, allowing for better air flow between plants. ... But by removing the bottom suckers, you remove the fruit that would weigh down lower branches and rot on the ground.

Will tomato plants regrow after being cut to the ground?

As each bush finishes, it can be pulled because it will not produce again. So a determinate tomato that is cut to the ground after it has bloomed cannot grow back into another plant that produces.

Should I remove yellow leaves from tomato plant?

ANSWER: Once your tomato plants have reached 12 to 18 inches tall, you may notice that some of the leaves are dying or turning yellow. It's fine to remove those leaves as long as they are below the first set…

Do tomatoes ripen faster on or off the vine?

Tomatoes ripen faster on the vine when they are growing in optimal climate conditions. Place them indoors next to ethylene-producing fruits for best results. Temperature changes can prevent the production of carotene and lycopene, the substances responsible for the tomatoes' red color.

What do I do with Juliet tomatoes?

Juliets can stand up to strong flavors, making them ideal for maximalist tomato salads like this. Or sliced in half and slow-roasted, they are the perfect tomato for roasted tomato pesto. Or make chopped guacamole: Halve one pint Juliets, and chop two avocados into one-inch cubes.

Will Green tomatoes ripen in the house?

No amount of indoor ripening will improve them. Left on the countertop, tomatoes will produce ethylene on their own and ripen eventually. ... For just a few tomatoes, place them in a paper bag with a banana and store at room temperature out of direct sunlight.