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Organic red ‘Sweet Pea’ currant tomato (<em>Solanum pimpinellifolium</em> ‘Sweet Pea’)

Indeterminate red currant tomato Solanaceae

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Organic red ‘Sweet Pea’ currant tomato

Name: Organic red ‘Sweet Pea’ currant tomato ( Solanum pimpinellifolium ‘Sweet Pea’)
Brand: Biologiquement vôtre
SKU: BIOV-SEMENCES
Price: 4.49 CAD
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Solanum pimpinellifolium ‘Sweet Pea’

Product code : BIOVO-0180

Highly productive indeterminate organic heirloom currant tomato with tiny approximately 6 mm round rich sweet red fruit.

Exposure: Full sun
Life cycle: Warm-season annual

Common nameSweet Pea red currant tomato

FamilySolanaceae

GenusSolanum

SpeciesSolanum pimpinellifolium

CultivarSweet Pea

TypeIndeterminate red currant tomato

Botanical nameSolanum pimpinellifolium ‘Sweet Pea’

Reproducible seedsYes

Heirloom varietyYes

Organic red ‘Sweet Pea’ currant tomato (Solanum pimpinellifolium ‘Sweet Pea’) is an open-pollinated organic heirloom, indeterminate, and highly productive. It forms a multitude of tiny round sweet red fruit approximately 6 mm across on long trusses. Rich complex pleasantly sweet flavour makes it a tasting tomato for snacks salads appetizers lunch boxes and delicate garnishes. Maturity varies with source and conditions, generally around 70–80 days after transplanting.

Sow indoors six to eight weeks before last frost approximately 0.5 cm deep. Keep the mix warm and evenly moist, then 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. The flexible spreading indeterminate habit requires a cage trellis or support; it can also trail elegantly from a very large container or securely mounted basket.

Water deeply at soil level when the surface begins to dry and maintain even moisture through fruit set. Mulch after soil warms and avoid excess nitrogen. Harvest tiny fruit when fully red, slightly yielding, and easy to release. Support the cluster with one hand to avoid tearing fine stems. Pick very frequently, use a small shallow container to prevent crushing, and discard mouldy slimy deeply split or abnormal-smelling fruit.

Organic red ‘Sweet Pea’ currant tomato (Solanum pimpinellifolium ‘Sweet Pea’)

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 growth and air circulation.

Germination temperature

21 to 27°C (70 to 81°F)

Germination time

7 to 14 days

Sowing period

March through April indoors then transplant after frost

Propagation

Seed

Growing method

Sow Sweet Pea 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 large deep container. Install a cage or stake, water at soil level, and mulch. Harvest frequently approximately 75 days after transplanting once small fruit is uniformly red.

Soil and care

The right care,at the right time.

Soil pH

Approximately 6.0 to 6.8

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 after true leaves then harden gradually. After frost transplant in full sun in the ground or a large deep container. Install a cage or stake to support loaded stems without assigning an unconfirmed growth type. In summer water deeply at soil level, check container moisture often, mulch, and feed moderately. Harvest red fruit frequently. Before frost pick developed fruit, remove plants, and clean containers.

Container growing

A garden,within reach.

Choose a very large stable deep container with several drainage holes; no exact dimension is confirmed for the Biologiquement vôtre seed lot. Fill with airy compost-enriched vegetable potting mix and place in full sun. Sweet Pea’s flexible habit can be guided on a cage or trail from a securely mounted basket able to support wet potting mix. Water slowly when the surface begins to dry without standing water. Mulch lightly, feed moderately, and check moisture daily during hot weather.

Bloom and dimensions

Its place,in your garden.

Flower color

Golden 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 flexible spreading and trailing when unsupported

Bloom period

Small yellow flowers in successive clusters through the warm season

Fruiting

Long trusses of 10 to 12 tiny red fruit with very abundant production

Days to maturity

Approximately 70 to 80 days after transplanting

Harvest

Harvest generally 70–80 days after transplanting when tiny approximately 6 mm fruit is fully red, slightly yielding, and easy to release. Support the truss with one hand and pick gently to avoid tearing fine stems. Use a small shallow container to prevent crushing and harvest very frequently as fruit ripens. 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

Sweet Pea currant tomato salad — Gently rinse sound fruit and leave whole. Combine with cucumber basil and a few halved cherry tomatoes. Add light dressing 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

Your questions,answered.

When should Sweet Pea be sown and transplanted in Quebec?

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.

Does Sweet Pea need support?

Yes. Its flexible, highly branched indeterminate habit benefits from a cage, trellis, or stakes tied in gradually. Without support, long stems trail and clusters may touch the soil, making harvest harder and increasing the chance of dirty or damaged fruit. In a very large container it may also be allowed to trail, provided the pot is stable and stems do not rub against a sharp edge.

When should Sweet Pea tomatoes be harvested?

Generally harvest around 75 to 85 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.

Can Sweet Pea be grown in a container?

Yes. The workbook indicates culture in a large deep container without confirming exact dimensions. Use a stable pot with several drainage holes and airy compost-enriched mix. Place in full sun, install a cage or stake for loaded stems, check moisture daily during hot weather, water until it drains without standing water, and feed moderately according to label directions.

Can Sweet Pea seed be saved?

Yes, because this is an open-pollinated variety. Select a fully ripe fruit from a healthy true-to-type plant, extract the seed, briefly ferment it in its gel, then rinse and dry it completely before storage. To preserve the variety more faithfully, separate it from other tomatoes or protect a few flowers before they open, because occasional crossing remains possible even though tomatoes normally self-pollinate.

Wildlife and pets

Life,around your plants.

Supporting wildlife

Golden 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.