As we say in Japanese “san-kan shi-on,” which means to have “three cold days and four warm days” cycle repeatedly in early spring. The weather alternated between cold and warm days. However, now it’s warm enough to dispense with heating. The cherry tomatoes, initially inhibited in development, have increased their growth rate as if they wanted to catch up.

The plants in the above pictures were the most vigorously developed of the cherry tomatoes grown through the winter. Unlike the tomato seedlings that had grown in a vertical direction, these plants had spread in all directions. The leaf color, stem thickness, and vividness of the plants’ flowers were firm and consistent. These plants differed from others because they caught the sunlight slightly better and had supported themselves since supporting poles were unavailable in the early stage of growth.

Still green, yet they bear a lot of fruit. The tomatoes grew steadily and looked shiny. There were many other branches abundant with fruit like this throughout the rest of the plants. Since I assisted the pollination, most flowers were able to bear fruit. I expect that they will continue to grow well.