Organic 'Spoon' cherry tomato

$4.49

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Organic ‘Spoon’ cherry tomato is a fascinating curiosity that transforms the vegetable garden into a playground for discovery as well as a gourmet pantry. Renowned as the smallest tomato in the world, it covers its vigorous plants with countless tiny red fruits, gleaming like pearls in the sun. Originating from a wild species, it stands out for its lively, tangy, and astonishingly intense flavor, which contrasts wonderfully with its minuscule size. It is a variety that spontaneously invites picking, especially for children, as its abundant clusters seem made for snacking on the spot. Its exuberant growth brings movement and generosity to the garden, especially when it climbs a stake or overflows from a well-filled cage. Its small yellow flowers also attract pollinators, contributing to the animation and balance of the summer vegetable garden. Grown in rich, well-drained soil, with regular moisture, it quickly rewards the gardener with continuous and spectacular production. Growing ‘Spoon’ means choosing a fun, abundant, and flavorful tomato that combines the pleasure of harvesting, botanical wonder, and irresistible charm.

Growing conditions

Watering
Regular
Exposure
Sun
Germination temperature
26 to 30 °C (79 to 86 °F)
Germination (days)
7 to 10 days

Growth & dimensions

Spread
60 to 90 cm (2 to 3 ft)
Height
1.5 to 2 m (5 to 7 ft)
Sowing depth
0.5 to 1 cm (0.2 to 0.4 in)

Flowering & harvest

Flowering
Summer
Sowing period
6 to 8 weeks before the last frost
Harvest
75 days after sowing
Use
snacks, salads, sides, home garden
Companion plants
basil, marigold, lettuce, onion
Incompatible plants
potato, fennel