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Variety Info
Days to Maturity: 70 days from transplanting
Family: Solanaceae
Type: Indeterminate, Cherry Tomato (Learn more)
Native: Andes
Hardiness: Frost-sensitive annual
Exposure: Full sun
Plant Dimensions: Vines up to 6' or longer
Variety Info: Round, striped pink, purple, and yellow/orange bicolor. 1 ½" tomatoes just under 2 ounces.
Attributes: Frost Sensitive, Crack Resistant
Sowing Info
When to Sow Outside: For mild climates only: 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date, and when soil temperature is at least 60°F.
When to Start Inside: RECOMMENDED. 4 to 6 weeks before transplanting. Transplant when air temperature is 45°F or warmer, usually 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date. Ideal soil temperature for germination is 70°–90°F.
Days to Emerge: 5–10 days
Seed Depth: ⅛"
Seed Spacing: A group of 3 seeds every 24"–36"
Row Spacing: 36"
Thinning: When 2" tall, thin to 1 every 24"–36"
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Growing Info
Harvesting: Artisan Bumble Bee Blend tomatoes are at the peak of sun-ripened deliciousness when they are deeply colored, and have a slight give when gently squeezed.
- Alex G.CA, United StatesVerified ReviewerRated 5 out of 5 stars8/11/25Absolutely gorgeous, equally tasty
This is our first season growing and the bumbles have treated us so well! I forgot to keep track of what color seeds we started in 6 cells - and I think we only ended up keeping the yellow and reds? Anyways, I would definitely label each pod with the color next to around to have all the variety. Anecdotally, our yellows (which sort of mature into red?) are the sweetest. They’re all beautiful; all perfect for a striking presentation - love them on tomato toast etc.
Uh other pertinent info, 10a grown in 20gsl container bags, we dropped lines from a vertical trellis system to support them.
Which best describes you as a gardener? BeginnerWho do you grow for? YourselfHow do you prefer to grow? ContainerBIBotanical Interests8/12/25Hey Alex,
Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful first season experience with our Artisan Bumble Bee Blend Pole Cherry Tomato Seeds! Love, love, love your photos! Your tip about labeling each pod with the color is fantastic advice for fellow gardeners who want to track all the gorgeous varieties in the blend! We appreciate you sharing your growing techniques as other gardeners may learn from you. Keep on growing 🌻️
- Kendall H.Rated 3 out of 5 stars4/17/253 Stars
I was not a fan of the bumblebee variety. The plants grew well, fruit set well, but the taste was a big miss. They weren’t sweet or acidic. It was like eating a generic store tomato out of season. I gave most of them away. Visually they were beautiful.
- Brian L.Rated 5 out of 5 stars3/25/255 Stars
Good germination after about a week
- Melissa M.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars12/31/245 Stars
First time growing a cherry tomato. I had two huge bumblebee plants. Produced lots of tomatoes. Looking forward to planting more this summer.
- Brogan W.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars7/30/245 Stars
Very good germination rate, and the plants are handling the intense heat and drought this summer very well
Which best describes you as a gardener? Beginner