Seed Savers Exchange Tomato
Best compact variety for early, flavorful tomato harvests.
This heirloom tomato boasts striking silvery-gray, carrot-like foliage on compact plants, making it a unique ornamental addition to any garden. It produces a good yield of 3-4 inch red fruits in about 60 days, and its determinate nature means the harvest is concentrated, perfect for those who want a quick bounty. Ideal for containers and hanging baskets, it offers both beauty and delicious results.
$4.25
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Who it's for
- Gardeners prioritizing visual interest, those designing decorative edible landscapes
- Urban dwellers, apartment residents, those with limited outdoor growing areas
- Enthusiasts in short-season climates, those eager for their first fresh tomatoes
Who should skip it
- Home chefs needing large tomatoes, sandwich makers, those prioritizing fruit size
- Gardeners desiring a season-long supply, those with large families to feed
- Novice growers in humid regions, those prioritizing robust disease resistance
Key Specs
Organic
Flattened red fruits grow to 3-4 inches
Carrot-like, silvery-gray foliage
Compact 24" plants
Does well in hanging baskets
Determinate - Fruit ripens over a 2 week period
60 days from transplant
Packet of 25 Seeds
Botanical Name
Solanum lycopersicum
Plant Type
Tomato
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