Sow indoors March 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 7–14 days. Provide intense light, pot seedlings up, and harden gradually. Transplant only after last frost once soil is warm and nights are sufficiently mild.
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Compact pink determinate cherry tomato
Solanaceae
Organic fruiting vegetable seeds
Organic pink ‘Mini-Rose’ cherry tomato (Solanum lycopersicum ‘Mini-Rose’)
Solanum lycopersicum ‘Mini-Rose’
Organic determinate compact productive cherry tomato with abundant clusters of small round pink juicy sweet fruit.
Quantity
Around 40 seeds
Exposure
Full sun
Difficulty level
Moderate
Discover the plant
Family
Solanaceae
Genus
Solanum
Species
Solanum lycopersicum
Cultivar
Mini-Rose
Type
Compact pink determinate cherry tomato
Cycle
Warm-season annual
Organic pink ‘Mini-Rose’ cherry tomato (Solanum lycopersicum ‘Mini-Rose’) is an organic determinate compact productive variety suited to small spaces. Its 45–60 cm plants carry abundant clusters of small round pink fruit with juicy flesh and sweet flavour. The workbook lists approximately 40 seeds, spread of 60 cm, a 30–40 cm container, and maturity around 80 days after transplanting. Fruit suits salads snacks lunch boxes and sandwiches.
Sow indoors March through April six to eight weeks before last frost approximately 0.5 cm deep. Maintain 21–27°C and even moisture; germination generally takes 7–14 days. Provide intense light immediately after emergence, pot up after true leaves, and harden gradually. After frost transplant in full sun into fertile organic-rich well-drained soil. In pots ensure several drainage holes. Light support can hold abundant clusters without constraining compact growth.
Water deeply and consistently at soil level without saturating the ground, then mulch once it is warm. In containers check moisture often during hot weather. Harvest when fruit is uniformly pink and yields slightly to gentle pressure. Pick frequently to keep plants tidy and enjoy summer production. Monitor cracking blossom-end rot insects and foliar disease. Harvest before frost and discard mouldy slimy deeply split or abnormal-smelling fruit.
Planting guide
From planting to establishment.
Planting 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.
Establishment temperature
21 to 27°C (70 to 81°F)
Establishment time
7 to 14 days
Best planting time
Indoor sowing six to eight weeks before last frost; transplant after frost
Propagation
Seed
Growing method
Sow Mini-Rose indoors March through April six to eight weeks before last frost 0.5 cm deep. Maintain 21–27°C and even moisture until emergence in 7–14 days. Provide intense light, pot up after true leaves, and harden gradually. After frost transplant in full sun in the ground or a 30–40 cm diameter container. Install light support if needed, water at soil level, and mulch. Harvest frequently around 80 days once fruit is uniformly pink.
Soil and care
The right conditions.
Exposure
Full sun
Soil pH
Approximately 6.0 to 6.8
Minimum temperature
10°C (50°F)
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.
Seasonal care
In spring sow indoors six to eight weeks before last frost and provide intense light immediately after emergence. Pot up after true leaves then harden gradually. After frost transplant in full sun in the ground or a 30–40 cm diameter container. Install light support only if clusters bend stems. In summer water deeply at soil level, check container moisture often, mulch, and feed moderately. Harvest pink fruit frequently. Before frost pick developed fruit, remove plants, and clean containers.
Container growing
A controlled environment.
Recommended pot size
30 to 40 cm (12 to 16 in) diameter
Choose a stable 30–40 cm diameter deep container with several drainage holes. Fill with airy vegetable potting mix enriched with compost. Install light support if abundant clusters bend stems while respecting the compact 45–60 cm determinate habit. Place in full sun, water slowly when the surface begins to dry, and never leave the container in standing water. Mulch lightly, feed moderately, check moisture daily during hot weather, and harvest often.
Bloom and dimensions
The complete profile.
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
Bloom period
Small yellow flowers in successive clusters through the warm season
Fruiting
Small pink fruit borne in abundant clusters throughout summer
Harvest
Generally harvest around 80 days after transplanting once small round fruit is uniformly pink and yields slightly to gentle pressure. Support the cluster with one hand and detach fruit without pulling stems. Pick frequently to keep the compact plant tidy and enjoy summer production. Before frost bring developed fruit indoors to finish ripening. Do not eat leaves or stems and discard deeply split mouldy slimy or abnormal-smelling fruit.
Garden associations
What to plant with it.
Good companions
Basil and early lettuce can occupy nearby space when light, water, air circulation, and root room remain sufficient.
Avoid planting with
Avoid waterlogged soil, overhead watering, crowding, and repeated rotations with tomatoes, peppers, eggplants, or potatoes.
Salads snacks lunch boxes sandwiches and fresh eating
From the garden to inspiration.
Mini-Rose cherry tomato salad — Rinse sound fruit and halve. Combine with cucumber and basil, 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 deeply split or abnormal-smelling fruit.
Frequently asked questions
Everything toknow.
The workbook describes Mini-Rose as a determinate compact productive variety. It reaches only 45–60 cm and concentrates growth in a format easy to manage in containers or small gardens. Install light support only when abundant clusters bend stems. Avoid severe pruning that could unnecessarily reduce leaf area and harvest on a determinate plant.
Generally harvest around 80 days after transplanting once fruit has developed 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.
Yes. Use a stable 30–40 cm diameter deep container with several drainage holes. Fill with airy compost-enriched mix and place in full sun. Check moisture daily during hot weather, water slowly until it drains without standing water, and feed moderately according to label directions. Rotate the container for balanced light and add light support only if stems bend.
Install a short stake low cage or circular support only if clusters begin bending stems. Tie with soft ties without artificially straightening the entire plant. Check that ties do not constrict stems and add support beneath a heavy cluster when needed. After strong wind straighten the support and remove only broken or diseased growth with a clean tool. The 45–60 cm determinate habit does not require a tall structure.
Its strengths, naturally.
Attracts or supports pollinating insects
Pollinators
