• Open-pollinated
  • Cherry
  • 55 (estimated) days to maturity (from transplant)
  • Micro dwarf
  • Yellow

Aztek

Open-pollinated cherry from Czechia. Yellow micro-dwarf cherry from the Czech Republic, sized for a windowsill pot. Ready in about 55 days from transplant.

Single source · Updated Oct 2, 2026 · Values marked like this (estimated) are estimates.

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Aztek tomatoes ripening on the vine under cover
Aztek tomatoes ripening on the vine under cover

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A truss of Aztek tomatoes
A truss of Aztek tomatoes

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Aztek tomato plant in a garden bed with ripe fruit on the vine
Aztek tomato plant in a garden bed with ripe fruit on the vine

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A ripe Aztek tomato held in a gardener's hand
A ripe Aztek tomato held in a gardener's hand

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Freshly picked Aztek tomatoes
Freshly picked Aztek tomatoes

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Aztek tomato sliced in the kitchen
Aztek tomato sliced in the kitchen

At a glance

Fruit type
Cherry ~1 oz (15–20 g) · Round
Leaf type
Regular leaf
Days to harvest
55 days (estimated) from transplant · Early
Plant height
8–12 in (20–30 cm) (estimated) Compact
Spacing
10 × 12 in (25 × 30 cm) (estimated)
Sunlight
Full sun
Position
Handles open positions
Growing sites
Greenhouse · Polytunnel · Open ground · Container
Container growing
Balcony friendly min. 0 gal (3 L) pot (estimated)
Difficulty
Moderate (estimated) 3/5
Skin
  • Yellow
Interior
  • Yellow

Plant size and habit

Compact · Micro dwarf

8–12 in (20–30 cm) (estimated) · Regular leaf

Aztek is a micro dwarf, bred for pots and windowsills; it stays very small and does not need staking. Expect a plant of 8–12 in (20–30 cm).

Flavor

Sweetness 4/5 (estimated)
Acidity 2/5 (estimated)
Intensity 2/5 (estimated)
Flesh density 2/5 (estimated)

“Yellow micro-dwarf cherry from the Czech Republic, sized for a windowsill pot.”

Growing calendar

55 (estimated) days from transplant Early

Timing shown for temperate climates; sow indoors 6–8 (estimated) weeks before your last frost date. Look up your last frost date by ZIP code →

Disease resistance

No documented disease resistances — protect this variety with good airflow and crop rotation.

Uses & tags

  • Snacking
  • Container star
  • Kid friendly
  • Short season
  • Novelty color

Origin

Estimated

Aztek is a yellow micro-dwarf cherry from the Czech Republic, small enough for a windowsill pot.

Czechia

Sources

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All photos

  • Aztek tomatoes ripening on the vine under cover
    Aztek tomatoes ripening on the vine under cover
  • A truss of Aztek tomatoes
    A truss of Aztek tomatoes
  • Aztek tomato plant in a garden bed with ripe fruit on the vine
    Aztek tomato plant in a garden bed with ripe fruit on the vine
  • A ripe Aztek tomato held in a gardener's hand
    A ripe Aztek tomato held in a gardener's hand
  • Freshly picked Aztek tomatoes
    Freshly picked Aztek tomatoes
  • Aztek tomato sliced in the kitchen
    Aztek tomato sliced in the kitchen

Questions

How do you grow a Aztek plant?

A Aztek plant grows 8–12 in (20–30 cm) tall (estimated). Space plants 10 in (25 cm) apart in rows 12 in (30 cm) apart (estimated). Start seed indoors 6–8 weeks before your last frost (estimated); it germinates in 7–14 days (estimated). It needs full sun.

How long does Aztek take to mature?

Aztek is ready in about 55 days from transplant.

Does Aztek need staking?

Aztek is a micro dwarf, bred for pots and windowsills; it stays very small and does not need staking. Expect a plant of 8–12 in (20–30 cm).

Can Aztek be grown in a container?

Yes — Aztek grows well in a container of at least 3 L (0 gal).

Is Aztek resistant to disease?

No disease resistance is documented for Aztek.