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Organic 'Petit Moineau' Cherry Tomato

Name: Organic 'Petit Moineau' Cherry Tomato
Brand: Les jardins de l'écoumène
SKU: ECOU-SEMENCES
Price: 4.49 CAD
Availability: InStock

Latin name Tomato

Quantity per packet About 35 seeds

Product information

Product
identification

Latin nameTomato

FamilyNightshades

TypeVegetable

CycleAnnual

Quantity per packAbout 35 seeds

Code produitJAREC-0240

Product
description

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.

Sowing
guide

Sowing periodMarch to April

Sowing depth6 mm (1/4 in)

Germination temperature22 to 28 °C (72 to 82 °F)

Germination time5 to 10 days

Soil
and care

ExposureSun

Soil

Rich and well-drained

Watering

Regular

Container
growing

true

Bloom,
harvest
and garden

Garden use

Salads, dips, fresh harvest, cooking, gourmet vegetable garden

Bloom period

June to August

Harvest

65 to 75 days after transplanting

Size
and facts

Height4.9 ft (1.5 m)

Spread24 to 36 in. (60 to 90 cm)

Planting
partners

Good companions

Basil, lettuce, carrot, onion, parsley

Avoid planting with

Potato, fennel

The availability of our seeds varies depending on seasonal availability, production schedules and supplier inventory. Certain varieties may only be offered for a limited time based on their natural growth cycle, sowing period or available stock. These product pages are designed to help and inspire gardeners in choosing the right seeds for vegetable gardens, flower beds, pollinator gardens, container growing, naturalization projects and sustainable outdoor spaces.