Quantity
About 35 seeds
Exposure
Sun
Discover the plant
Family
Nightshades
Type
Vegetable
Cycle
Annual
The 'Petit Moineau' Cherry Tomato is an ancient, vibrant variety, cherished for its abundant production of small, bright red fruits that enliven the vegetable patch throughout the growing season. On a robust, indeterminate plant, clusters follow one another generously, offering a continuous harvest of round, sweet, and sugary tomatoes, perfect for daily picking. Its natural vigor and good resistance to downy mildew make it a valuable ally for gardeners seeking reliability, flavor, and a long production period. In the garden, it climbs enthusiastically and benefits from being supported by a teepee structure or a sturdy stake, which highlights its flexible habit and facilitates harvesting. Its small fruits can be enjoyed fresh or cooked, adding brightness, sweetness, and freshness to salads, dips, and summer recipes. Its flowering attracts various pollinators, contributing to the life of the vegetable garden and the natural balance of companion plantings. In full sun, in rich, well-drained soil, it fully expresses its potential and transforms a few plants into true reserves of deliciousness. Flavorful, productive, and easy to love, 'Petit Moineau' is a charming cherry tomato for lively and bountiful gardens.
Planting guide
From plantingto establishment.
Planting depth
6 mm (1/4 in)
Establishment temperature
22 to 28 °C (72 to 82 °F)
Establishment time
5 to 10 days
Soil and care
The rightconditions.
Exposure
Sun
Soil
Rich and well-drained
Watering
Regular
Container growing
A controlledenvironment.
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Bloom and dimensions
The completeprofile.
Bloom periodJune to August
Harvest65 to 75 days after transplanting
Garden associations
What to plantwith it.
Good companionsBasil, lettuce, carrot, onion, parsley
Avoid planting withPotato, fennel
Salads, dips, fresh harvest, cooking, gourmet vegetable garden
