Tomato · Grape

Cupid Grape Tomato

Determinate · Solanaceae

Cupid is an AAS (All-America Selections) winning grape tomato from Takii Seed — a true grape type with oblong/oval shape, thick walls, and low moisture content that makes it crack resistant with longer shelf life than cherry types. Concentrated 2-4 week harvest window on determinate plants rather than continuous production. Firmer texture, great for snacking and salads. 65-70 days from transplant. Distinguished from Juliet (which is a saladette/mini roma type) by its true grape shape and determinate habit. Generic determinate grape tomato. Oblong/oval shape with thicker walls and lower moisture than cherry types — crack resistant with longer shelf life. Concentrated 2-4 week harvest window rather than continuous production. Firmer texture, great for snacking and salads. Widely available as transplants (Bonnie Plants 'Grape Tomato').

At a Glance

Days to Maturity

65–70 days

Sun

8+ hours

full sun, 8-10 hours

Spacing

18–24 "

Seed Start

6–8 weeks

before transplant

Container

Yes

5+ gallon pot

Height

3–4 ft

Zone Planting Guide

Your USDA Zone:

Growing Guide

Germination

Germination Time 5–10 days

Optimal Temp 80°F

Seed Depth 0.25"

Transplanting

Min Soil Temp 60°F

Harden Off 10 days

Watering

Weekly Water 1–2 "

Needs Consistent

Method Drip or base watering

Soil

pH Range 6–6.8

Soil Type Well-draining, rich organic matter

Support Cage — Short cage or single stake. Compact plant but heavy fruit load benefits from support.

Resilience

Heat: Moderate Cold: Low Drought: Low

Disease Resistance

V F FF

Common Problems

early-blight

Cause: Fungal, universal by late season

Prevention: Mulch, prune lower leaves, copper fungicide

blossom-drop

Cause: Temperature extremes

Prevention: Shade cloth in extreme heat

Nutrition

Feeding Intensity Heavy feeder

Calcium Critical — supplement recommended

Recommended Recipes Root drench, Silica foliar, Worm castings topdress

Harvest

Fully colored, firm oblong shape. ½-1 oz per fruit. Firmer at ripeness than round cherry types.

Expected Yield 2–5 lbs/plant

Storage 10 days — Counter at room temp. Thick walls = longer shelf life than cherry types. Best shipping tomato.

Companion Planting

Good Companions

Genovese basil Repels aphids and whiteflies

French marigold Repels nematodes

Flat leaf parsley Attracts beneficial insects

Avoid Planting Near

Herb fennel Inhibits most garden plants

Sources

seed_catalog Bonnie Plants university University of Florida IFAS university Clemson Cooperative Extension

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Cupid Grape Tomato Planting Dates by Zone

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