A yellow cherry tomato with a mild, slightly sweet flavor and a hint of acidity.

What I appreciate about Venus is its mildness. Its fruits are juicy and slightly sweet, with a hint of acidity that balances the flavor. These delightful little yellow cherry tomatoes are simple and pleasant to enjoy.

Its highly productive, determinate plant reaches about 15–20 cm (6–8 inches) in height. Its rugosa, potato-leaf foliage gives it a distinctive appearance. Its compact size makes it easy to grow in a small pot, on a balcony, or indoors with minimal supplemental lighting.

And if you’re itching to get growing, sow it indoors whenever you like. It’s a great way to pass the time.

Every variety has its own personality. The best tomato isn’t the one that everyone likes, but the one that finds its place in your garden, your kitchen, and your habits.

You can share its seeds within your community: our seeds are reproducible.

Cultivate your preferences.

Flavor Profile

Mild & sweet

Sweet ●●●○○ | Tangy ●○○○○ | Aromatic ●○○○○

Intensity: Subtle | Texture: Juicy

Each flavor profile is based on my own observations in the garden and during tasting. The seeds come from tomatoes selected in my garden.

Technical Information

Uses: Fresh eating, salads, snacks.

Type & Color: Determinate micro-dwarf, yellow cherry tomato.

Latin Name: Solanum lycopersicum

Maturity: To be confirmed based on your observations.

Brix observed during my tastings: 7

Sowing for outdoor growing: Sow 5 mm deep, 6–8 weeks before the last frost. Harden off seedlings before transplanting outdoors.

Sowing for indoor growing: Whenever you like!

Temperature: 24–32 °C for germination, then 16–20 °C.

Full sun | Stake if needed | ↕ Micro-dwarf ± 15–20 cm (6–8 in) | ↔ 25 cm (10 in) spacing | 3–4 L pot

Discover its sisters in flavor or use among the recommended varieties.