Snow White Cherry Tomato Description
Snow White is a pale yellow to creamy-white cherry tomato variety prized for its unusually sweet, low-acid flavor. Despite the name, the fruits are typically more ivory or light lemon than pure white, often developing a soft golden blush when fully ripe.
Key characteristics
Flavor: Very sweet, fruity, low acidity (often described as tropical or melon-like)
Fruit size: Small cherry (about 23 cm / ~1 inch)
Color: Creamy white to pale yellow
Growth habit: Indeterminate (produces continuously)
Days to maturity: ~7080 days from transplant
Use: Fresh eating, snacking, salads
Growing Instructions
1. Starting Seeds
Start indoors 68 weeks before last frost
Sow seeds ¼ inch (6 mm) deep
Ideal soil temperature: 2127°C (7080°F)
Germination time: 510 days
2. Transplanting
Transplant outdoors after frost risk is gone
Space plants 4560 cm (1824 inches) apart
Plant deeply (bury part of the stem) to encourage strong roots
3. Light & Soil
Requires full sun (68+ hours daily)
Soil should be well-draining and rich in organic matter
Ideal pH: 6.06.8
4. Watering
Provide consistent moisture (avoid letting soil dry out completely)
Aim for about 2.54 cm (11.5 inches) of water per week
Water at the base to reduce disease risk
5. Support
Indeterminate vines need staking, cages, or trellises
Plants can reach 1.52 m (56+ ft) tall
6. Fertilizing
Use a balanced fertilizer at planting
Switch to a lower nitrogen, higher phosphorus/potassium feed once flowering starts
7. Pruning
Optional: remove suckers to improve airflow and fruit production
Especially helpful in humid climates
Harvesting Tips
Harvest when fruits turn creamy yellow and slightly soft
Fully ripe tomatoes may develop a light golden hue
Taste is the best indicatorsweetness increases at full ripeness
Common Issues
Cracking caused by uneven watering
Blossom end rot linked to inconsistent moisture and calcium uptake
Fungal diseases minimized with spacing and good airflow
What Makes It Special
Snow White stands out for its exceptionally low acidity, making it ideal for people who find red tomatoes too sharp or acidic. Its delicate color and sweetness also make it popular for specialty gardens and fresh market use.
