Tomato 'Red Currant'
Best disease-resistant choice for gardeners seeking prolific, bite-sized snacking tomatoes.
These tiny, high-yield vines offer a complex, tangy sweetness that standard supermarket tomatoes can’t touch. You will spend more time harvesting these prolific clusters than you would with larger varieties, but the disease resistance and sheer volume of fruit make them an essential addition to any garden.
$8.00
Who it's for
- Beginners needing low-maintenance plants with strong natural defenses
- Gardeners seeking flavorful, bite-sized snacks for immediate eating
- Homesteaders wanting high-volume harvests throughout the entire season
Who should skip it
- Busy growers who prefer quick and efficient harvesting
- Gardeners with limited space or minimal support structures
- Cooks looking for tomatoes suitable for sauces and canning
Performance breakdown
Disease Resistance
Robust genetics provide reliable protection against common garden blights and wilts.
Yield Potential
Vigorous vining habit produces an exceptionally high volume of small fruit.
Flavor Profile
Unique half-tart, half-sweet balance offers a sophisticated culinary experience.
Growth Vigor
Aggressive indeterminate vines require sturdy support for optimal vertical development.
Container Suitability
Compact enough for large pots while maintaining impressive overall productivity.
Establishment Ease
Ships as a healthy, well-rooted seedling for a faster garden start.
Key Specs
Botanical Name
Lycopersicon pimpinellifolium
Mature Height
4-8 feet
Mature Spread
2-3 feet
Spacing Recommendation
24-36 inches
Lifespan
Annual
Ripening Time
70–75 days from transplant
Ships as
1 PINT 28.86 CU IN.
SKU
S4885
Growth Habit
Vine
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
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