Tomato 'Birdie Rouge'
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Tomato 'Birdie Rouge' (Solanum lycopersicum) – Offered by Le Potager Ornemental de Catherine
The 'Birdie Rouge' tomato is an adorable micro-dwarf cherry tomato , offering small, juicy red fruits about 2 to 4 cm in diameter . With its balanced, sweet and slightly acidic flavor , it is perfect for salads, appetizers or simply enjoyed fresh from the garden .
This compact plant, only 30 cm high, is one of the most productive in indoor cultivation , perfect for small spaces, balconies and even windowsills . Its precocity (50 days) allows you to quickly enjoy a generous harvest , whether in a pot or in the open ground under cover.
Characteristics of the variety
Type : Annual
Plant habit : Determinate, micro-dwarf
Height : 30 cm
Maturity : 50 days
Fruit color : Bright red
Flavor : Juicy, sweet and slightly tangy
Use : Salads, appetizers, indoor growing
Attractiveness : Ultra-compact, highly productive
Quantity per sachet : ±50 seeds
Origin : Organic seeds produced at Catherine’s Ornamental Vegetable Garden
Cultivation method
?? Exposure : Full sun, or intense light indoors
?? Sowing : Start seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before transplanting or grow directly in pots indoors year-round.
?? Sowing depth : 5 mm
?? Germination temperature : 22-25°C
? Germination time : 7 to 14 days
?? Spacing : 15 to 20 cm in individual pots or in open ground under cover
?? Watering : Regular but not excessive, avoid watering the foliage to limit diseases
?? Maintenance : Do not prune , as it naturally grows into a small, compact bush.
With optimal conditions, germination reaches 94% (November 2024) , ensuring rapid and abundant production.
Use and special features
The 'Birdie Rouge' tomato is a jewel for urban gardens , ideal for those who want to grow tomatoes even without a garden. Its miniature size, precocity and exceptional yield make it an essential variety for indoor growing.
?? Perfect for balconies and kitchens , it offers a continuous harvest while requiring very little maintenance.
Easy to grow and resilient, it will delight beginner gardeners as well as enthusiasts looking for a delicious, compact and ultra-productive tomato! ???
