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| Botanical Name |
Lycopersicon lycopersicum |
| Seeds Per Pack |
15 |
| 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 |
6-12 in. (15-30 cm) |
| Plant Spacing |
6-9 in. (15-22 cm) |
| Hardiness |
N/A |
| Sun Exposure |
Full Sun |
| Danger |
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested |
| Growth Habit |
Determinate |
| 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 |
60-70 |
| Propagation Methods |
From herbaceous stem cuttings, 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 |
| Fruit Color |
Red |
| Fruit Size |
Small (grape/cherry varieties) |
Meet the world's smallest tomato plant, bred at the University of Florida. The plant only grows 4-8” tall and produces small red cherry tomatoes. Micro Tom is an excellent choice for gardeners with little room, or to grow in a 4-6" pot on the windowsill. These plants are mostly grown as a novelty and for ornamental value, but the tomatoes are certainly edible and have a mild flavor.