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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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56 reviews
- Megan R.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars9/6/26Mine grew tall, but we love them!
Thankfully I put my plants on an arched trellis, because they got taller than me just like a regular cherry tomato, but I don’t mind. They have earned the top spot on my favorites list for cherries! They’re delicious and prolific, and I will always plant them in my gardens from now on. Highly recommend!
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests9/9/26Hey Megan,
We're so happy to hear that your Patio Choice Yellow Bush Cherry Tomato Seeds have earned a top spot on your favorites list! It sounds like they really delivered with how delicious and prolific they've been for you. We love that you got creative with the trellis - those plants clearly had a lot of energy to give! Thanks so much for being part of the growing community and for the awesome recommendation. Keep on growing 🌻
- Patrick B.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars8/17/26Awesome
These small yellow tomatoes are awesome! Grow fast, stay compact and produce many tasty tomatoes!
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests8/17/26Hey Patrick,
We're so stoked to hear that your Patio Choice Yellow Bush Cherry Tomato Seeds have been such an awesome success! It's fantastic that they're growing fast and staying compact while producing so many tasty tomatoes. That's exactly what we love to hear! Thanks so much for being part of the growing community! Keep on growing 🌻
- PepperVA, United StatesVerified ReviewerRated 5 out of 5 stars7/26/2618” or 5’
Not complaining at all, but this thing is 5’ not 18-24” in case you’re looking for something small. I’ve had to swipe some trellising from other plants, and it just keeps going and going and going.
Any chance we got pole cherry tomato seeds instead of bush? Indeterminate instead of determinate? I’m about to break out the ladder to add more scaffolding!
Again, this is not a complaint. I’m thrilled.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateWho do you grow for? YourselfHow do you prefer to grow? PatioBIBotanical Interests7/28/26Hey Pepper,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts in a review. I've reached out to you via email to offer assistance. Your feedback is invaluable to us, and we are committed to ensuring your experience is positive. Thank you once again for your input. Keep on growing 🌻️
- DarrellVerified ReviewerRated 3 out of 5 stars7/20/26Defiantly NOT 24in tall
While these plants produce beautiful, delicious and abundant cherry tomatoes, they defiantly grew more than 24 inches tall. I planted 4 in a 4ft x 8ft bed and they totally took over they whole bed. I put a 48in tall heavy duty square tomato cage around them and they out grew that by at least 2 feet in all directions.
Which best describes you as a gardener? BeginnerBIBotanical Interests7/21/26Hey Darrell,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts in a review. We really appreciate you mentioning how beautiful, delicious and abundant the cherry tomatoes were! It sounds like you got an amazing harvest from your plants. We understand the height description might not have matched your growing experience - tomato growth can vary quite a bit depending on growing conditions, soil, and climate. Your feedback about the actual size is really valuable for other gardeners to know what to expect. Thanks again for sharing your experience. Keep on growing 🌻️
- KarolynVerified ReviewerRated 5 out of 5 stars6/29/26Patio "choice" is so choice!
I love how the package says "bush" variety! 2nd year growing in containers on my deck and this year I was prepared with stakes and cages! So delicious and prolific but they are higher than my indeterminate tomatoes in my actual garden. I am 5'10" and as you can see from the photo, it's outgrowing me!
Which best describes you as a gardener? ExpertBIBotanical Interests6/29/26Hey Karolyn,
We're so excited to hear about your amazing Patio Choice Yellow success! That's hilarious that your "bush" variety is towering over you at 5'10" - and even taller than your indeterminate tomatoes! Sounds like you definitely made the right call getting those stakes and cages ready for year two. We love that you're getting such delicious and prolific harvests from your deck container setup. Thanks for sharing your fantastic (and surprisingly tall!) tomato growing experience with us! Keep on growing 🌻️