Cocktail tomatoes are a versatile and profitable mid-sized tomato variety with excellent market demand for salads, fresh snacking, and premium retail packaging. Yielding 45 kg/m² (9.25 lbs/sq.ft.), cocktail tomatoes strike a balance between yield, sweetness, and commercial value. They have moderate Brix values, offering a rich, balanced flavor that makes them a favorite in fresh-cut and premium food markets. In modular professional greenhouses, cocktail tomatoes thrive under optimized light (15 DLI), humidity (65-80%), and CO₂ levels (800 ppm), ensuring steady production and uniform ripening. Each plant produces 10-12 fruits per truss, weighing 35-45g (1.3-1.6 oz) per tomato, making them an ideal choice for individually packaged premium produce. With their high marketing potential, strong consumer demand, and excellent post-harvest quality, greenhouse-grown cocktail tomatoes provide a reliable revenue stream for commercial growers.
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Genetics Varieties & Breeding Companies
Modern greenhouse crops are the result of advanced breeding, combining traits like high yield, pest and disease resistance, uniformity, and quality characteristics such as taste, firmness, and shelf life. Below are top-performing varieties from leading seed suppliers and breeding companies. While traits like Brix and fruit weight vary with climate, substrate, and grower technique, these genetics offer a strong foundation for high-performance greenhouse production. Always consult the supplier when selecting varieties.
Cocktail Tomato Varieties
| Variety | Supplier | Brix | Weight | Key Traits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YOOM | Syngenta | 8+ | 30g+ / 1.1oz+ | Dark purple color, high antioxidants, premium branding |
| Climanto | Enza | 7+ | 35g+ / 1.2oz+ | Round shape, high uniformity, strong shelf life |
| Concerto | Rijk Zwaan | 7+ | 40g+ / 1.4oz+ | Balanced flavor, thick skin, adaptable growth |
| Excellence | Axia Seeds | 6+ | 35g+ / 1.2oz+ | Strong cluster, good fruit setting under lower light |
| DRO 1413 | Bayer | 6+ | 33g+ / 1.15oz+ | Consistent yield, classic cocktail flavor, ToBRFV tolerant |
⚠️ Note: Brix and fruit weight values may vary depending on greenhouse conditions and management practices. Always validate compatibility with your crop plan and supplier recommendations.
Nutrient Profile of Greenhouse-Grown Cocktail Tomatoes
Cocktail tomatoes from greenhouses are grown without pesticides and harvested near full ripeness, offering a balanced mix of flavor and nutrition. Their quick path from greenhouse to shelf maintains freshness and vitamin content, making them a clean, premium product with extended shelf life.
Nutrition Facts
Serving size 100g
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Amount Per Serving |
20 |
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| % Daily Value* | ||
| Total Fat 0.2g | 0% | |
| Saturated Fat 0g | 0% | |
| Trans Fat 0g | 0% | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% | |
| Sodium 1mg | 0% | |
| Total Carbohydrate 4.0g | 1% | |
| Dietary Fiber 1.0g | 3% | |
| Total Sugars 2.7g | ||
| Protein 0.9g | 1% | |
| Vitamin D 0mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium 10mg | 0% | |
| Iron 0.3mg | 1% | |
| Potassium 240mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin A 850 IU | 17% | |
| Vitamin C 15.0mg | 16% | |
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
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Cultivation Method – Greenhouse-Grown Cocktail Tomatoes
Cocktail tomatoes are typically grown in high-tech greenhouses using hydroponic systems optimized for balance between size, flavor, and yield. Dutch Greenhouses enables growers to fine-tune climate and irrigation for consistent production. Soil-based systems may be used in certain regions, but hydroponic cultivation ensures greater control and year-round output. Key technical parameters are included in the structured data below.
| Topic | Description |
| Growing Medium | Cocopeat |
| Irrigation | Drip irrigation with A&B fertigation |
| Growing method | Suspended grow gutters |
| Greenhouse Model | Expert & Plus models (for high-density planting) |
Note: Growing medium, also can be mineral wool, we recommend for smaller greenhouses to use cocopeat
| Model | # of Rows | Length | Planting Distance | # of Plants |
| Expert 1/2 acre | 30x | 134.5 ft | 8.9 inch | 5,520 Plants |
| Expert 1 acre | 30x | 265.7 ft | 8.9 inch | 10,800 Plants |
| Expert 2 acre | 60x | 265.7 ft | 8.9 inch | 21,600 Plants |
| Plus 2 acre | 60x | 269.0 ft | 8.9 inch | 21,960 Plants |
| Plus 4 acre | 120x | 267.4 ft | 8.9 inch | 43,680 Plants |
| Plus 8 acre | 240x | 267.4 ft | 8.9 inch | 87,360 Plants |
Cultivation Method – Greenhouse-Grown Cocktail Tomatoes
Cocktail tomatoes are typically grown in high-tech greenhouses using hydroponic systems optimized for balance between size, flavor, and yield. Dutch Greenhouses enables growers to fine-tune climate and irrigation for consistent production. Soil-based systems may be used in certain regions, but hydroponic cultivation ensures greater control and year-round output. Key technical parameters are included in the structured data below.
| Topic | Description |
| Growing Medium | Cocopeat |
| Irrigation | Drip irrigation with A&B fertigation |
| Growing method | Suspended grow gutters |
| Greenhouse Model | Expert & Plus models (for high-density planting) |
Note: Growing medium, also can be mineral wool, we recommend for smaller greenhouses to use cocopeat
| Model | # of Rows | Length | Planting Distance | # of Plants |
| Expert 1/2 acre | 30x | 41.0 m | 22.5 cm | 5,520 Plants |
| Expert 1 acre | 30x | 81.0 m | 22.5 cm | 10,800 Plants |
| Expert 2 acre | 60x | 81.0 m | 22.5 cm | 21,600 Plants |
| Plus 2 acre | 60x | 82.0 m | 22.5 cm | 21,960 Plants |
| Plus 4 acre | 120x | 81.5 m | 22.5 cm | 43,680 Plants |
| Plus 8 acre | 240x | 81.5 m | 22.5 cm | 87,360 Plants |
Crop Requirements
Understanding the growing conditions of cocktail tomatoes is essential to planning a greenhouse that performs. Below you'll find the core climate, lighting, and packaging guidelines for cocktail tomatoes — based on what works in modern, high-performance GrowPro systems.
Temperature
- Optimal 24-hour average: 21–27°C (70–81°F)
- Minimum temperature: 16°C (61°F)
- Maximum temperature: 30°C (86°F)
- Temperature sensitivity: ●●●◐○ (Moderate)
Lighting
- Optimal DLI: 25–30 mol/m²/day
- Light sensitivity: ●●●◐○ (Moderate)
- Supplemental lighting options: LED or HPS top-lighting, optionally combined with interlighting (80–200 µmol/m²/s)
Humidity
- Target relative humidity: 60–70%
- Humidity sensitivity: ●●●◐○ (Moderate)
Packaging Options
- To Consumers: Clamshells, top-seal trays, mixed-color medleys
- To Farm Shops: Paperboard trays, loose trusses
- To Restaurants: Bulk trays, cluster packs
Cocktail Tomatoes: Standardized Systems with Built-in Support
Greenhouse Models
All Cocktail Tomato crops are supported by GrowPro’s pre-engineered greenhouse models. Whether starting with 2 acres or scaling to full production, our Expert and Plus Series greenhouses offer the right dimensions, labor efficiency, and layout for streamlined tomato production.
Technology ↔ Crop
Cocktail Tomatoes are cultivated using a hanging gutter hydroponic system — the industry standard for professional greenhouse tomato production. GrowPro adapts this high-performance technology to a more accessible scale, delivering optimal climate conditions and production reliability across every project.
Guided Growing
GrowPro’s Guided Growing program combines data insights, AI monitoring, real-world grower expertise, and structured training. This integrated approach helps growers stay on track, troubleshoot faster, and maximize crop performance — no matter where they are on the learning curve.
FAQ: Growing Cocktail Tomatoes in Greenhouses
In a GrowPro greenhouse, cocktail tomatoes typically yield 40–50 kg/m² per year, depending on the variety, pruning system, and climate consistency.
Cocktail tomatoes weigh around 30–50 grams per fruit, making them larger than cherry tomatoes but smaller than TOVs. They’re prized for their balance between sweetness and texture.
Most operations plant cocktail tomatoes at 2.5–3.0 plants per m², depending on leaf cover and expected light levels.
Yes. Cocktail tomatoes generally have higher Brix values (6–8) than standard round or beef types, offering a sweet and aromatic flavor ideal for snacking or premium use.
Cocktail tomatoes are grown on hanging gutters, suspended by ropes to a high wire, allowing vertical training, efficient labor, and better fruit exposure.
Maintain temperatures between 17–26°C and CO₂ around 800 ppm. Balanced humidity and regular screening help optimize crop quality and prevent diseases.
Expect first harvests 10–11 weeks after planting, with continued production for 35–40 weeks in climate-controlled conditions.