Vegetable · Charlotte, NC
🍅 Cherry tomatoes
The highest-value crop for most backyards. Prolific, beginner-friendly, and grocery pints are expensive.
Suitability: 100/100 · Excellent choice
Sun requirement: 6–8 hours
Space required: ~4.0 sq ft / plant
Difficulty: Easy
Plant Apr–Sep · Harvest May–Aug
Expected harvest: 39–77 lb
Grocery equivalent: $147–$294
Estimated garden cost: $27–$52
Potential savings: $94–$266/year