Tomato 'Tiny Tim'
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A delicious option for small spaces
Tomato 'Tiny Tim' ( Solanum lycopersicum ) offered by Semences OSC.
Introduced in 1945, this dwarf variety is ideal for pots, planters and windowsills. The compact 45cm plants produce small, sweet and juicy, scarlet red cherry tomatoes, about 2.5cm in diameter. With its determinate growth, it offers a quick and generous harvest in 45 to 70 days.
Plant height: 45 cm
Growth Type: Determinate
Tomato type: Cherry
Days to harvest: 45-70 days
Degree of difficulty: Easy
Frost Tolerance: Killed by Frost
Companion plants: Basil, chives, lettuce
Enemy plants: Fennel, potatoes
Suggested Uses: Containers, fresh snacks, salads
Plant Type: Annual
Cultivation method:
Sow seeds indoors about 6-8 weeks before the last frost. Use a peat moss-based growing mix for quick germination (10-14 days) at a temperature of 70-75°F (21-24°C). When seedlings are 1.5 inches (4 cm), transplant them into individual pots, lowering the temperature to 60-65°F (15-18°C).
Harden them off before transplanting them into open ground or containers, spacing them 60 cm apart.
Plants require full sun exposure, constant watering at the base, and crop rotation to limit disease. Avoid composting diseased plants. Apply straw mulch to protect fruit and conserve moisture.
