Solanum lycopersicum var. cerasiforme
Is Cherry tomato toxic to cats and dogs?
ASPCA lists Cherry tomato as toxic to cats and dogs.
Source:ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plants. This is general information, not veterinary advice. If a pet has eaten a plant and seems unwell, call your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control.
How to care for Cherry tomato
- Water
- About every 2 days
- Feed
- About every 14 days
- Light
- full sun, with several hours of direct light a day
- Harvest
- About 70 days
- Sowing
- Sow about 6 weeks before your last spring frost.
As a starting point, water Cherry tomato about every 2 days and feed it about every 14 days. Check the soil first, because light, pot size and season change how fast it dries out.
Leaves and stems are toxic to pets; ripe fruit is fine for people.
Common questions
Is Cherry tomato toxic to cats and dogs?
ASPCA lists Cherry tomato as toxic to cats and dogs.
How often should I water Cherry tomato?
As a starting point, water Cherry tomato about every 2 days and feed it about every 14 days. Check the soil first, because light, pot size and season change how fast it dries out.
How much light does Cherry tomato need?
Cherry tomato does best in full sun, with several hours of direct light a day.
Guides
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