- Open-pollinated
- Cherry
- 55 (estimated) days to maturity (from transplant)
- Micro dwarf
- Red
Red Robin
Open-pollinated cherry from USA. Micro-dwarf cherry for pots, ripe in about 55 days. Ready in about 55 days from transplant.
Single source · Updated Sep 9, 2026 · Values marked like this (estimated) are estimates.
At a glance
- Fruit type
- Cherry 0–1 oz (10–18 g) · Round (estimated)
- Leaf type
- Rugose 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
- Easy-moderate (estimated) 2/5
- Skin
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- Red
- Interior
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- Red
Plant size and habit
Compact · Micro dwarf
8–12 in (20–30 cm) (estimated) · Rugose leaf
Red Robin 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
“Micro-dwarf cherry for pots, ripe in about 55 days.”
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
- Beginner friendly
Origin
Red Robin is a micro-dwarf cherry with rugose foliage, listed by Tatiana's TOMATOBase at about 55 days.
Sources
Where to buy seeds
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Questions
How do you grow a Red Robin plant?
A Red Robin 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 Red Robin take to mature?
Red Robin is ready in about 55 days from transplant.
Does Red Robin need staking?
Red Robin 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 Red Robin be grown in a container?
Yes — Red Robin grows well in a container of at least 3 L (0 gal).
Is Red Robin resistant to disease?
No disease resistance is documented for Red Robin.
