Pick this fruit when it is 2-3 inches across, about 40 days from planting. Juliet , a 1999 AAS winner is a cherry-type tomato producing 1 oz. Juliet has a sweet flavor and is crack resistant. A personal favorite is Fourth of July , a 44 day variety which is the earliest and will continue to produce 4 oz. The standard varieties like Better Boy, Celebrity, Big Early , and President are still among the best for producing 6-8 oz.
Tomatoes grow best in full sun planted directly in the ground or in containers.
There are shorter varieties like Husky Red or Cherry Red , which work well in containers. When planting tomato plants, plant them deeper than they are when you buy them to get more root development. Mulch is recommended about a month after planting. This way the soil has more time to warm up.