Description
AAS WINNER DETAILS
Winner Type: National
Class: Tomato
Variety Name: Midnight Snack F1
Genus: Solanum
Species: lycopersicum
Year: 2017
Common Name: Tomato
Type: Edible – Vegetable
Breeder: PanAmerican Seed
Close Market Comparison: Indigo Ruby F1, Indigo Cherry Drops
PLANT NEEDS
Duration Type: Annual
Light Needs: Full sun
Water Needs: Normal
Season Type: Warm season
Staking Required: Yes
PLANT CHARACTERISTICS
Foliage Color: Green
Plant Habit: Indeterminate, requires staking
Plant Height: 60-72 inches
Fruit Color (Harvest): Red with a blush of glossy black-purple
Fruit Shape: Cherry
Fruit Size: 1.5 inches
Fruit Weight: 0.5 ounces
Fruit Flavor Description: Traditional red cherry flavor that is well-balanced and flavorful.
Number Of Fruits Per Plant: 100+
IN THE GARDEN
Garden Spacing: 18-36 inches
Days To Harvest (Sowing Seed): Not recommended
Days To Harvest (Transplant): 65-70
Plant Spread: 36-48 inches
HOW TO GROW
Sow in flats or plug tray at least 5-6 weeks before target date for transplanting outside, temperatures above 65°F are preferred for germination. Transplant into larger plug tray, cell packs or small pot (3-4 inches) approximately 3-4 weeks after sowing or when at least one true leaf has developed. Maintain medium soil moisture and use a complete fertilizer after transplant. Wait to transplant outdoors until night temperatures are over 45°F and there is no threat of frost, as cold temperatures will cause severe damage. Transplant outdoors in full sun at least 2-3 feet apart, plants require staking. Water and feed with complete fertilizer regularly.
AAS Winners
AAS Display Garden- River Valley Master Gardeners –
Tasty full flavored cherry tomatoes. The vines do get quite large- make sure you give them plenty of room for easy picking and to allow full sun exposure to produce the unique purple-black overlay.
Zone 6a
Dave Hames –
Midnight Snack was my favorite cherry tomato in the garden this year. The tomatoes have a lovely, savory flavor my wife and I both enjoyed. The plants kept on producing trusses of fruit right up until the first frost, and were loaded with tomatoes.
All-America Selections Admin –
Complete Guide to Growing Cherry Tomatoes 3 of 6: Pruning, Mulching, Spraying & Pest/Disease Control – https://youtu.be/jOllCIvRwNk
All-America Selections Admin –
Complete Guide to Growing Cherry Tomatoes 2 of 6: Staking, Top Dress & Water Soluble Fertilizing – https://youtu.be/qS2NgO9z0d4
All-America Selections Admin –
Complete Guide to Growing Cherry Tomatoes 1 of 6: Direct Seeding, Planting, Watering – Get Started! with Midnight Snack Tomatoes!
https://youtu.be/ufpXQjhREFA