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Features
Family
Solanaceae
Native
Andes
Life Cycle
Annual
Plant Height
Medium (12" - 24")
Further Information
Plant Characteristics
Good for Containers
Growing Conditions
- Frost Sensitive
- Heat Tolerant
- Humidity Tolerant
Plant Resistance
- Fusarium Wilt Resistant
- Tobacco Mosaic Virus Resistant
- Verticillium Wilt Resistant
About Patio Choice Yellow Bush Cherry Tomato Seeds
Solanum lycopersicum (hybrid)
1/2-ounce, 1 ½ " wide, bright yellow, round fruits. 'Patio Choice Yellow' is a determinate type tomato, resistant to Fusarium wilt, Verticillium wilt, and tobacco mosaic virus.
Planting Tomato
Days to Maturity
45 days from transplanting
Plant Spacing
A group of 3 seeds every 24"
Light Required
Full sun
Plant Height
Medium (12" - 24")
Planting Depth
1/8"
Coverage & Planting Details
| Coverage | This packet yields approximately 16 plants when started inside. |
|---|---|
| Row Spacing | 36" |
| Seed Depth | 1/8" |
| Seed Spacing | A group of 3 seeds every 24" |
| Thinning | When 2" tall, thin to 1 every 24" |
| Germination | 5–10 days |
| Start Indoors | 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. |
| Direct Sow | For mild climates only: 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date, and when soil temperature is at least 60°F. |
| Growing & Harvesting | Patio Choice Yellow' tomatoes are at the peak of sun-ripened deliciousness when bright yellow, and have a slight give when gently squeezed. |
Find Your Frost Date & Grow Zone
Average First Frost Date
October 19
Average Last Frost Date
May 19
Your Hardiness Zone is
5b
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51 reviews
- BrynVerified ReviewerRated 5 out of 5 stars6/8/26Amazing, but not 'BUSH'!
These are incredible performers- but are definitely FAR outdoing the description of 18-24" tall and appropriate for a patio pot. I would recommend leaving MUCH more room. I planted two of these in a raised bed, and they are loving their lives. Made the mistake of not providing anything more than a single stake, but these have become well over 3 feet tall and are throwing arms all over the place. I've had to put in a full trellis and spent the weekend wrangling them. They are absolutely COVERED in 'juicy toms'. They are nice large cherry tomatoes that are perfect for salads because they are big enough to slice in half (so you don't have to chase them with a fork while they roll all over your plate). Nice typical flavor, nothing super special, but solid and tasty. Patio gardener beware, though--if you really have super limited space, these might be too big for you-ha!
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests6/9/26Hey Bryn,
Thank you so much for this incredibly helpful and honest review! I love how you've captured both the amazing productivity of these tomatoes and the reality of their true growing habits.
You're absolutely right - these vigorous plants definitely have bigger ambitions than the typical "bush" description suggests! It sounds like yours are thriving beyond expectations, which is fantastic but definitely requires some strategic planning. Your experience with needing to upgrade from a single stake to a full trellis system is such valuable insight for other gardeners.
Those "juicy toms" that are perfect for slicing sound absolutely delicious, and I can just picture your plants absolutely loaded with fruit! The fact that they're substantial enough for salads without rolling around your plate is such a practical bonus.
Thank you for that important heads-up to patio gardeners about space requirements - that kind of real-world feedback helps fellow gardeners make the best choices for their setup. And despite the extra wrangling, that 5-star rating tells us these beauties are definitely worth the effort!
Keep on growing 🌻️
- Katherine C.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars5/29/26Thriving
I planted one in my yard and one on my dad's deck and so far they are far outperforming any of my indeterminate ones in the same locations. Can't wait to try them!
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests6/3/26Hey Katherine,
What an amazing comparison test you've got going with your Patio Choice Yellow Bush Cherry Tomato Seeds! We love hearing that they're absolutely thriving and outperforming your indeterminate varieties in both locations. That's the beauty of these compact bush varieties - they really know how to deliver! We're so excited for you to taste those delicious yellow cherry tomatoes soon. Thanks for sharing your Patio Choice tomato success with us! Keep on growing 🌻️
- MaeRated 5 out of 5 stars5/19/26Very healthy, prolific…first tomatoes of the season. One caution: gets taller than I thought. 😅
I bought these for my Greenstalk planter. I transplanted one on the side of my planter, and man oh man…it took off! I’m not sure if it was the happy frog soil or what…but this baby has some vigor! The Greenstalk one has already grown up several tiers and is much bigger than what I had imagined a “patio” mater would be…but it is wonderful all the same! It’s May and this little beauty is already covered in blooms and tiny maters! 🤩 I plan to keep a few of these around each year just for how well they seem to perform!
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests5/19/26Hey Mae,
What an amazing success story with our Patio Choice Yellow Bush Cherry Tomato Seeds! We love hearing that your plant took off with such vigor in your Greenstalk planter - sounds like you've got the perfect growing setup! It's so exciting that you're already seeing blooms and tiny tomatoes in May. You're absolutely right that these "patio" tomatoes can surprise you with their size when they're really happy! We're thrilled that despite growing bigger than expected, you're still loving the performance and planning to keep them as a yearly staple in your garden. Thanks for sharing your fantastic cherry tomato growing success with us! Keep on growing 🌻️
- Heather K.LA, United StatesVerified BuyerRated 4 out of 5 stars5/10/26I don't know why I thought they would be small
These guys are low key insane. I haven't gotten to harvest from them yet, but I have never seen so much fruit on a plan this early. They are bananas. I don't know why I believed they would have a small habit - I even planted one in a smaller pot in hopes of making it even smaller. They have ignored my wishes - they are quite large, sprawling...I am now just trying to contain them before they invade the potato grow bag and overwhelm the potted fig tree I have. lol But it's a good problem to have I suppose!
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateWho do you grow for? YourselfHow do you prefer to grow? Raised BedBIBotanical Interests5/12/26Hey Heather,
Haha, sounds like you've got some happy overachievers on your hands! We love hearing when our Yellow Bush Cherry Tomato plants surprise growers with their enthusiasm.
It's amazing that you're already seeing so much fruit this early - that's a great sign you're going to have an incredible harvest once they're ready. This is a great problem to have! Thanks for sharing this fun update, and we hope those tomatoes taste as impressive as they're performing. Keep on growing 🌻
- NataniaMD, United StatesRated 5 out of 5 stars5/7/26Super Producer.
I grew 2 plants of this variety in 5 gallon grow bags and they were for super productive for me. Harvested a lot of tomatoes that I didn’t know what to do with them all.
Which best describes you as a gardener? BeginnerWho do you grow for? YourselfHow do you prefer to grow? PatioBIBotanical Interests5/7/26Hey Natania,
Your Patio Choice Yellow Bush Cherry Tomato Seeds turned into such super producers for you! What a great problem to have! There's nothing quite like the satisfaction of being overwhelmed by your own homegrown cherry tomatoes! Thanks for sharing your incredible growing success with us! Keep on growing 🌻️