Dwarf Tomato 'Shamrock' Seeds (Naturally Grown)
The Shamrock Tomato is a recent, stable dwarf variety that offers both a unique appearance and delightful flavor. This cross between 'Free Red House Standing' and 'Cherokee Green', made by John Biedler and stabilized by Blane Horton in Mississippi, USA, produces round to oblate fruits. The plants grow to a compact height making them ideal for smaller garden spaces or containers.
The fruits ripen from green to a striking amber-yellow color, with a rich, juicy, and sweet flavor that makes them perfect for fresh eating, slicing, or adding to salads. The Shamrock Tomato is a wonderful choice for gardeners looking for a flavorful, stable, and space-saving variety with excellent productivity.
This dwarf variety brings together the best traits of its parent tomatoes, offering a fantastic combination of color, taste, and ease of growth. Whether you're growing it in a container or a small garden bed, Shamrock is a delightful and productive addition to any tomato collection.
| Botanical Name | Lycopersicon lycopersicum |
|---|---|
| Seeds Per Pack | 25 |
| Life Cycle | Annual |
| Min. Time to Germinate | 5 Days |
| Max. Time to Germinate | 10 Days |
| Depth to Sow Seeds | 1/4 in. |
| When to Sow | Indoors 6-8 weeks before last spring frost |
| Growing Height | 36-48 in. (90-120 cm) |
| Plant Spacing | 24-36 in. (60-90 cm) |
| Hardiness | N/A |
| Sun Exposure | Full Sun |
| Danger | Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested |
| Growth Habit | Dwarf |
| Soil pH Requirements | 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic), 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral), 7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline) |
| Days to Harvest | 70-80 |
| Propagation Methods | From herbaceous stem cuttings, From seed; germinate in a damp paper towel, From seed; sow indoors before last frost |
| Seed Collecting | Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds, Ferment seeds before storing |
| Open Pollinated (OP) | Yes |
| Usage | Fresh, salad, Fresh, slicing |
| Fruit Color | Green |
| Fruit Size | Medium (under one pound) |