Tomato Cherry Determinate Tiny Tim 100 Non-GMO, Heirloom Seeds
Bring a little tomato harvest to a sunny patio with Tiny Tim Cherry Tomato. This dwarf determinate variety produces small, bright red cherry tomatoes on compact plants, making it a practical choice for containers and small gardens. The existing variety guidance lists plants approximately 8–16 inches tall and maturity around 60 days from transplant under suitable conditions; actual growth and timing vary. Enjoy the harvested fruit fresh, in salads, or lightly cooked. Each packet contains 100 non-GMO heirloom seeds.
Germination Rate: 84%. Test Date: 6/26. JSS.
Texas Minimum Germination Rate: 75%
Why Choose Tiny Tim Cherry Tomato?
- Dwarf Growth: Short, compact plants fit sunny patios and space-conscious gardens without the sprawling vines of full-size tomatoes.
- Determinate Habit: Plants tend toward a concentrated crop on manageable growth, although harvest timing depends on conditions.
- Red Cherry Fruit: Small tomatoes are convenient for fresh salads, snacking, and quick skillet dishes.
- Container-Friendly: Grow in a well-drained pot where sunlight, moisture, and nutrients can be managed closely.
- Accessible Harvest: Compact plants keep fruit near the pot and easy to reach.
- Heirloom Seed: Grow an open-pollinated variety; seed saving requires suitable isolation and selection to maintain variety characteristics.
Planting Tips for Success
- Start Indoors: Sow about 6–8 weeks before your planned transplant date, approximately 1/4 inch deep in seed-starting mix. Keep evenly moist and provide strong light after emergence.
- Harden Off: Introduce seedlings gradually to outdoor conditions and transplant after frost danger passes and soil warms.
- Sunlight: Choose a location with 6–8 hours of direct sun. A bright-looking indoor window may not provide sufficient light for productive growth.
- Container and Soil: Use a roomy container with drainage holes and quality potting mix. Larger soil volume helps buffer moisture changes.
- Airflow: Leave room around each plant rather than crowding dense foliage, and remove damaged leaves as needed.
- Watering: Check pots frequently and water at soil level when needed. Avoid prolonged dryness and waterlogged roots.
- Support: Add a short stake or small cage if fruit-bearing branches need help.
- Fertilizing: Follow soil-test recommendations or container fertilizer label directions. Excess nitrogen can favor leaves over fruit.
- Pruning: Avoid heavy pruning of determinate plants; retain healthy foliage to support and shade the crop.
- Harvest: Pick tomatoes when uniformly red and ripe, then wash before preparing.
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Cooking Methods
- Fresh Snacking: Wash ripe tomatoes and enjoy their classic fresh tomato flavor.
- Salads: Halve and combine with cucumber, feta, herbs, or leafy greens.
- Roasting: Roast with olive oil and seasonings until softened and fragrant.
- Skillet Toppings: Briefly cook tomatoes until they release juices, then spoon over toast or grains.
- Pasta: Toss gently cooked tomatoes with pasta and fresh herbs for a simple meal.
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Make room for a little red tomato harvest in your sunny patio or container garden.
Nutritional Information
Generic raw cherry tomato reference retained from the listing, not a Tiny Tim-specific analysis. Approximate values per 1 cup, about 149 grams, of harvested raw tomatoes, not planting seeds.
- Calories: 27
- Total Fat: 0.3 grams, 0% Daily Value
- Sodium: 7 milligrams, 0% Daily Value
- Total Carbohydrate: 5.8 grams, 2% Daily Value
- Dietary Fiber: 1.8 grams, 6% Daily Value
- Total Sugars: 3.9 grams
- Protein: 1.3 grams
- Vitamin C: 21 milligrams, 23% Daily Value
- Potassium: 353 milligrams, 8% Daily Value
% Daily Value is based on a 2,000-calorie diet. Values vary with variety, ripeness, portion size, and growing conditions.
Important Disclosures
- Variety Disclaimer: Height, fruit size, maturity, flavor, and yield vary with climate, container size, soil, moisture, and care.
- Seed Storage: Store unused seeds sealed in a cool, dry, dark place away from excess moisture and heat.
- Planting Zones: Tomatoes are warm-season plants. Use local frost dates and conditions to plan seed starting and transplanting.
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Tiny Tim Tomato, Cucumber, and Feta Salad
A fresh salad made with harvested tomatoes, not planting seeds. Serves 4 as a side. Preparation: approximately 15 minutes. No cooking required.
Ingredients
- 2 cups ripe Tiny Tim cherry tomatoes, washed and halved
- 1 medium cucumber, washed and diced
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, washed and dried
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Salt to taste, if needed
Directions
- Place halved tomatoes and diced cucumber in a serving bowl.
- Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, and black pepper in a small bowl.
- Pour dressing over vegetables and toss gently.
- Fold in feta and parsley. Taste before adding salt because feta can be salty.
- Serve promptly, or cover and refrigerate until serving.
Serving and Storage
Serve alongside grilled vegetables or a sandwich. Contains milk from feta. Refrigerate promptly in a covered container and enjoy within 1–2 days for best texture. Do not leave at room temperature longer than 2 hours, or 1 hour above 90°F.
