Botanical profile

Topsy Tom Cherry Tomato

Latin name
Solanum lycopersicum 'Topsy Tom'
Type
Annual fruit (determinate)
Family
Solanaceae

A compact, trailing variety, ideal for hanging baskets, planters, or raised beds. It produces an abundance of small, sweet, and juicy red tomatoes that are easy to pick and delicious to snack on. No staking required, no complicated pruning—just sun, a little love, and it's ready to show off! Perfect for small spaces and balconies, it offers a generous harvest all summer long.

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Grown as an annual (zones 4 to 10)
Exposure
Full sun
Watering
Regular — keep the soil moist but well-drained
Vegetable garden and yield

Companion planting, spacing and harvest

Companion plants
Basil, garlic, marigold
Plants to avoid
Fennel, potato
Spacing
1 plant per hanging pot or container of 25-30 cm diameter
Harvest period
July to September

The availability of our plants varies depending on arrivals, seasons, nursery production and supplier availability. Some varieties may be offered for a limited time only, depending on their natural cycle or current stock. These plant profiles are designed to guide and inspire you when choosing plants for the garden, landscaping projects, containers or long-lasting outdoor arrangements.