Cherry tomato 'Patio Plum' F1

  • Product number: 291513
  • Origin: South America
  • Latin: Lycopersicon lycopersicum, or also L. esculentum

An endearingly eccentric little tomato with firm, wrinkled, dark green leaves that closely resemble those of Cavolo Nero (but much smaller...).
The growth habit of the plants is also peculiar: upright, short, and compact, with little branching. The main stems only grow to about 60 to 80 cm high and produce a few side shoots, which do not need to be pinched out. Due to their small size, the plants fit perfectly in 3 to 5-litre pots; use stakes for support.
The fruits are olive-shaped with a diameter of about 25 mm and ripen from light green to red. A firm skin encloses the pulp, which is both juicy and tasty - a delicious treat!

The smallest tomatoes in our assortment are called cherry tomatoes or ping-pong tomatoes, depending on their size. Some varieties are elongated or heart-shaped and are named accordingly. Some are even original wild species. Most taste extra sweet, while a few have a sweet and sour taste. Cherry tomatoes are closest to the original species, which is perhaps why they are generally more resistant to the dreaded potato blight.

Names:
Latin: Lycopersicon lycopersicum, or also L. esculentum
Dutch: Olijftomaatje (Olive Tomato)
Also: Kerstomaatje (Cherry Tomato)
English: Cherry Tomato

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Sowing method: March-May indoors. Transplant into pots when 5 cm tall. Provide plenty of light and, from April onwards, harden off outdoors in fine weather (bring indoors if frost threatens). Plant out outdoors from mid-May, in the greenhouse from mid-April. This so-called bush type (determinate) does not need to be suckered. Planting distance 60-80 cm.

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Sowing/planting time:

  • March
  • April
  • May

Harvesting time:

  • July
  • August
  • September

Soil type:

  • All soil types

Cultivation location:

  • Indoors
  • Outdoors warm / sheltered
  • Greenhouse

Position:

  • Sun
  • Flower colour: Yellow flowers
  • Origin: South America
  • Average growth height: 60 to 90 cm
  • Annual or perennial: Annual
  • Attractive to insects: N/A
  • Winter hardy: Not frost hardy
  • Ease of cultivation: Easy
  • Latin: Lycopersicon lycopersicum, or also L. esculentum
  • Dutch: Olive tomato
  • Also known as: Cherry tomato
  • English: Cherry Tomato
  • All year round

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