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Colourful indeterminate cherry tomato
Solanaceae
Organic fruiting vegetable seeds
Organic ‘Dancing with Smurfs’ cherry tomato
Solanum lycopersicum ‘Dancing with Smurfs’
Product code : BIOVO-0141
Organic indeterminate cherry tomato producing clusters of small juicy mildly sweet red fruit with blue-purple shoulders.
- Quantity
- About 30 seeds
- Exposure
- Full sun
- Life cycle
- Warm-season annual
Discover the plant
Common nameDancing with Smurfs cherry tomato
FamilySolanaceae
GenusSolanum
SpeciesSolanum lycopersicum
CultivarDancing with Smurfs
TypeColourful indeterminate cherry tomato
Botanical nameSolanum lycopersicum ‘Dancing with Smurfs’
Organic ‘Dancing with Smurfs’ cherry tomato (Solanum lycopersicum ‘Dancing with Smurfs’) is an organic indeterminate variety bearing abundant clusters of remarkably coloured small fruit. Sun-exposed areas turn blue-purple then the fruit’s background ripens red, creating striking contrast. Juicy flesh has balanced mildly sweet flavour for salads snacks and garnishes. The workbook lists approximately 30 seeds, height of 1.8–2.1 m, spread of 45–60 cm, and around 65 days after sowing.
Sow indoors February through April approximately 0.5 cm deep. Maintain 21–27°C and even moisture; germination generally takes 5–10 days. Provide intense light immediately after emergence, pot up after true leaves, and harden gradually. After last frost transplant in full sun into fertile organic-rich well-drained soil. Direct sunlight promotes blue-purple shoulder colour. Install a sturdy cage or stake immediately to support indeterminate growth.
Water deeply and consistently at soil level without saturating the ground, then mulch once it is warm. Tie stems and harvest frequently to support summer production. Pick when the fruit’s background is red and blue-purple shoulders are well developed; blue colouring alone does not confirm ripeness. Monitor cracking blossom-end rot insects and foliar disease. Harvest before frost and discard mouldy slimy deeply split or abnormal-smelling fruit.
Sowing guide
It all startswith a seed.
Sowing depth
0.5 cm (1/4 in)
Spacing / density
Space plants approximately 90 to 120 cm (36 to 48 in) apart to accommodate indeterminate growth and air circulation.
Germination temperature
21 to 27°C (70 to 81°F)
Germination time
5 to 10 days
Sowing period
February through April indoors then transplant after frost
Propagation
Seed
Growing method
Sow Dancing with Smurfs indoors February through April 0.5 cm deep. Maintain 21–27°C and even moisture until emergence in 5–10 days. Provide intense light, pot up after true leaves, and harden gradually. Transplant after frost into fertile organic-rich drained soil in full sun. Space 45–60 cm apart, immediately install a sturdy cage, water at soil level, and mulch. Harvest near 65 days after sowing once the fruit background is red and shoulders are blue-purple.
Soil and care
The right care,at the right time.
Soil pH
Approximately 6.0 to 6.8
Minimum temperature
10°C (50°F)
Care level
Moderate
Watering
Water deeply at soil level when the top three to five centimetres begin to dry while maintaining moisture as evenly as possible. Alternating drought and heavy watering encourages cracking and may contribute to blossom-end rot while constantly waterlogged soil suffocates roots and increases disease. Water in the morning without unnecessarily wetting foliage then mulch once soil warms. During fruit set and sizing avoid prolonged water stress. In a large container check moisture daily during hot weather without leaving standing water in the saucer.
Soil type
Choose deep fertile loose well-drained organic-rich soil with a slightly acidic to neutral pH near 6.0–6.8. Incorporate mature compost before transplanting while avoiding fresh manure and excess nitrogen that produces leaves at the expense of fruit. Work soil when neither sticky nor dusty and do not compact the root zone. Even moisture and adequate calcium reserves support healthy fruiting without automatic calcium additions unless testing supports them. Rotate three or four years away from tomatoes peppers eggplants and potatoes.
Fertilization
Incorporate mature compost before transplanting then base later feeding on a soil test or the label of a balanced fruiting-vegetable fertilizer. Avoid excess nitrogen which promotes very vigorous stems and leaves but delays flowering and ripening. After fruit set balanced nutrition including potassium and phosphorus may support fruiting without exceeding label rates. Never place concentrated fertilizer against roots and water after application. In containers split a dilute solution rather than using one strong dose. No calcium supplement replaces even watering or a test confirming deficiency.
Moisture
Consistent soil moisture without saturation; good air circulation around the foliage.
Seasonal care
In spring sow indoors six to eight weeks before last frost and provide intense light immediately after emergence. Pot up once true leaves develop then gradually harden. In summer tie stems and support heavy clusters with a strong cage or trellis. Water deeply at soil level, maintain clean mulch, and remove only diseased leaves or those touching soil. Monitor cracking blossom-end rot aphids and foliar diseases. Harvest red fruit as it ripens. In fall pick before frost, remove plants, and plan a three-to-four-year rotation.
Container growing
A garden,within reach.
Recommended pot size
35 to 45 cm (14 to 18 in)
Choose a very stable 50–75 L container at least 45–45 à 45 to 60 cm deep and wide with several drainage holes. Fill with airy vegetable potting mix enriched with compost. At planting install a very strong cage or stake capable of supporting a 1.8–2.1 m indeterminate plant and heavy small fruit. Place in full sun, water slowly when the surface begins to dry, and never leave the pot in a water-filled saucer. Mulch lightly, feed moderately for fruiting vegetables, tie stems, and check moisture daily during hot weather.
Bloom and dimensions
Its place,in your garden.
Mature height
1.8 to 2.1 m (6 to 7 ft)
Width / spread
45 to 60 cm (18 to 24 in)
Flower color
Yellow
Foliage color
Green
Foliage type
Compound, divided foliage with an aroma when bruised; grown as an annual in Quebec
Growth rate
Vigorous during the warm season
Growth habit
Indeterminate vigorous and climbing
Bloom period
Small yellow flowers in successive clusters through the warm season
Fruiting
Small fruit turning blue-purple then red at maturity, borne in abundant clusters
Days to maturity
Approximately 65 days after sowing
Harvest
The workbook lists approximately 65 days after sowing. Harvest when the background of small fruit has turned red and blue-purple shoulders are well developed; blue colouring alone does not necessarily mean the fruit is ripe. Pick when fruit yields slightly to gentle pressure, supporting the cluster to avoid tearing stems. Harvest frequently because the indeterminate plant continues producing. Before frost bring developed fruit indoors. Do not eat leaves or stems and discard mouldy slimy or abnormal-smelling fruit.
Garden associations
In goodcompany.
Companion plants
Basil and early lettuce can occupy nearby space when light, water, air circulation, and root room remain sufficient.
Plants to avoid
Avoid waterlogged soil, overhead watering, crowding, and repeated rotations with tomatoes, peppers, eggplants, or potatoes.
Recipe idea
From the gardento your plate.
Edible parts
Ripe fruit
Colourful Dancing with Smurfs salad — Rinse sound fruit, halve, and combine with cucumber basil and yellow cherry tomatoes. Add a drizzle of olive oil and season immediately before serving. Keep ingredients cold and refrigerate leftovers within two hours. Do not eat tomato leaves or stems and discard mouldy slimy or abnormal-smelling fruit.
Frequently asked questions
Your questions,answered.
When should Dancing with Smurfs be sown and transplanted in Quebec?
Sow indoors February through April approximately six to eight weeks before planned transplanting. Place seed 0.5 cm deep, maintain 21–27°C, and keep mix moist; emergence generally takes 5–10 days. Provide intense light, pot seedlings up, and harden gradually. Transplant only after last frost once soil is warm and nights are sufficiently mild.
Is Dancing with Smurfs tomato determinate or indeterminate?
The workbook confirms indeterminate growth. The plant therefore continues growing and fruiting until cold nights rather than concentrating harvest in a short period. At transplanting install a tall cage trellis or very strong stake and tie stems with soft ties. Listed height is 1.8–2.1 m and small fruit requires particularly sturdy support.
When should Dancing with Smurfs tomatoes be harvested?
Generally harvest around 65 days after sowing once fruit has developed blue-purple and red colour and yields slightly to gentle pressure. A green area may remain at the shoulders and colour varies with sunlight. Support each fruit and cut the stem with a clean tool. Pick progressively, bring developed fruit indoors before frost, and discard mouldy slimy or deeply split fruit.
Can Dancing with Smurfs be grown in a container?
Yes but use a very stable 50–75 L container 45–45 à 45 to 60 cm deep and wide with excellent drainage. Install very strong support at planting for a 1.8–2.1 m plant and heavy fruit. Place in full sun, check moisture daily during hot weather, water deeply without standing water, and feed lightly according to a fruiting-vegetable fertilizer label.
Can Dancing with Smurfs seed be saved?
Yes. The workbook identifies this variety as heirloom and open-pollinated. To reduce crossing isolate blossoms intended for seed or adequately separate cultivars. Choose a healthy typical fruit, let it fully ripen, collect seed and gel, then follow a recognized fermentation rinsing and complete drying method. Label with cultivar and year. Do not use diseased or atypical fruit as a seed source.
Wildlife and pets
Life,around your plants.
Supporting wildlife
Yellow blossoms may be visited by bumblebees and other bees able to vibrate the anthers and release pollen. Wind also contributes substantially to pollination, although active insect visitors can support consistent fruit set in the vegetable garden throughout the flowering period.
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