Tomato 'Akoya' Cherry

Scientific Name: Solanum lycopersicum ‘Akoya’ F1

Common Name: Akoya Tomato

Vegetable Types: Cocktail tomato, patio tomato, container vegetable

Exposure: Full sun (minimum 6–8 hours daily)

Soil Type: Rich, fertile, moisture-retentive, well-drained soil with added compost; prefers slightly acidic soil (pH 6.0–6.8)

Fruit Size: Small cocktail-sized fruit, approximately 20–30 g per fruit

Temperature: Best grown between 18–27°C; requires warm conditions and frost-free weather

Spacing: 30–40 cm (12–16 in) apart

Height: 30–45 cm (12–18 in)

Width: 25–45 cm (10–18 in)

Maturity Date: Approximately 65 days from transplanting

Culinary Uses: Fresh snacking, salads, charcuterie boards, roasting, grilling, garnishes

Flavour Profile: Rich, sweet, balanced flavour with a slightly smoky depth and juicy texture

Companion Plants: Basil, marigolds, chives, parsley, lettuce, carrots

Resistant To: Late blight, common tomato diseases, heat stress, and foliage yellowing (stay-green trait)