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Cherry Tomato 'Shorty'

Cherry Tomato 'Shorty'

Product number: 291752
Origin: Central America
Latin: Lycopersicon lycopersicum, also known as L. esculentum

This is a still relatively unknown, but promising and compactly growing small tomato. The size of the (abundant) fruits is approximately that of a ping-pong ball (70g). The taste is a good combination of sweet and sour aromas. We would love to hear about your experience and welcome good photos.

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 given a slightly different name accordingly. Some are even original, wild species. Most taste extra sweet, a few have a sweet and sour taste. Cherry tomatoes are closest to the original species, perhaps that's why they are generally more resistant to the feared potato blight.

Names:
Latin: Lycopersicon lycopersicum, or also L. esculentum
Dutch: Pingpongtomaat
Also known as: Kerstomaatje
English: Cherry Tomato

Sowing method: Sow indoors March-May. Transplant into pots when 5 cm tall. Place in a very light position and harden off outdoors from April in good weather (bring indoors if frost is expected). Plant out outdoors from mid-May, in the greenhouse from mid-April. This so-called bush type (self-topping) does not need to be pinched out. Planting distance 60-80 cm.

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