Tiny Tim Tomato Organic Seeds (Solanum lycopersicum) Compact cherry tomato perfect for containers. Early maturing with sweet red fruit

$2.99

Minimum: 15+ Seeds

🍅 Tiny But Mighty Tomatoes • Organic Heirloom • Patio-Friendly Powerhouse

Bring sweet red flavor and lush green charm to even the smallest spaces with Tiny Tim Tomato, a compact cherry tomato variety perfect for containers, window boxes, raised beds, and indoor growing. Developed in the 1940s, this heirloom favorite matures early and delivers clusters of juicy, flavorful fruit on tidy, bushy plants that rarely exceed 18 inches tall.

Whether you're working with a balcony, windowsill, or garden border, Tiny Tim is a dependable, space-saving choice for fresh snacking, salads, and garnishes. Grown organically and free from synthetic chemicals, these seeds are ideal for eco-conscious growers, urban gardeners, and kids' gardens alike.

🌿 Why Grow Tiny Tim Tomatoes?

🍒 Dwarf Cherry Tomato Perfection
Produces clusters of small, vibrant red tomatoes with classic sweet-tart flavor.

🌿 Container Superstar
Naturally compact and determinate—perfect for pots, patios, and windowsills.

🍅 Early & Heavy Producer
Enjoy ripe fruit in as little as 50–60 days, with continuous harvests through summer.

🌱 Organic & Non-GMO
Grown without synthetic pesticides or herbicides, safe for home and edible gardens.

🧑🌾 Easy for Beginners
No pruning or staking required. A favorite for first-time growers and small-space gardening.

🌞 Sun-Loving & Hardy
Thrives in full sun and tolerates light drought once established.

🌿 How to Grow Tiny Tim Tomatoes

Botanical Name: Solanum lycopersicum
Plant Type: Dwarf Determinate
Days to Germination: 5–10 days
Days to Maturity: 50–60 days
Sunlight: Full sun (6+ hours)
Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil
Seed Depth: ¼ inch
Spacing: 12–18 inches
Height at Maturity: 12–18 inches
Fruit Size: ½–¾ inch diameter
USDA Zones: 3–11 (grown as annual)

Start indoors 4–6 weeks before your last frost date or direct sow after danger of frost has passed. Transplant seedlings when soil is warm and nights stay above 50°F. No need for trellising or pruning—Tiny Tim stays compact and tidy.

🛠️ Growing Tips

  • Feed with an organic tomato fertilizer once fruit sets.

  • Water consistently to prevent blossom-end rot.

  • Great for hydroponics, Kratky setups, or sunny kitchen counters.

  • Rotate crops yearly to prevent soil-borne tomato diseases.

🌎 Perfect For:

🏡 Urban & Apartment Gardens – Big harvests in small spaces
🧒 Kids’ Gardens – Fast-growing and fun to pick
🍴 Kitchen Gardens – Perfect for snacking, salads, and garnishes
🪟 Indoor Grow Lights – Short stature fits under lights with ease
🧺 Market Growers – Cute, sweet, and easy to bundle at the stand

🌱 Fun Fact:
Tiny Tim was developed at the University of New Hampshire during WWII as part of an effort to provide food options for limited-space home gardens. It's been charming gardeners ever since!

🔒 Organic, Open-Pollinated, and Tested for Purity

At Terra Mater Gardens, we provide organic seeds you can trust—free of synthetic coatings, GMOs, and unnecessary additives. Our Tiny Tim Tomato seeds are open-pollinated, lab-tested for germination, and hand-packed with care to support healthy, vibrant gardens from soil to table.