{"product_id":"totem-cherry-tomato-seeds","title":"Totem Cherry Tomato Seeds (Solanum lycopersicum) – Compact Dwarf Bush Tomato, Early-Maturing F1 Hybrid, Sweet Red Cherry Tomatoes, Perfect for Patios, Containers \u0026 Small Space Gardens","description":"\u003cdiv role=\"feed\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv role=\"article\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"contents\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group relative relative pb-[var(--msg-assistant-pb,0.75rem)]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"font-claude-response relative leading-[1.65rem] [\u0026amp;_pre\u0026gt;div]:bg-bg-000\/50 [\u0026amp;_pre\u0026gt;div]:border-0.5 [\u0026amp;_pre\u0026gt;div]:border-border-400 [\u0026amp;_.ignore-pre-bg\u0026gt;div]:bg-transparent [\u0026amp;_.standard-markdown_:is(p,blockquote,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6)]:pl-2 [\u0026amp;_.standard-markdown_:is(p,blockquote,ul,ol,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6)]:pr-8 [\u0026amp;_.progressive-markdown_:is(p,blockquote,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6)]:pl-2 [\u0026amp;_.progressive-markdown_:is(p,blockquote,ul,ol,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6)]:pr-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid grid-rows-[auto_auto] min-w-0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row-start-2 col-start-1 relative grid grid-rows-[auto_auto] isolate min-w-0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row-start-1 col-start-1 relative z-[2] min-w-0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"standard-markdown grid-cols-1 grid [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;_*]:min-w-0 gap-3 standard-markdown\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.375rem] font-bold\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e15+ Seeds\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.375rem] font-bold\"\u003eTotem Cherry Tomato — The 18-Inch Tomato Forest That Produces 10 Pounds of Fruit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eTotem is the cherry tomato for people with no space. The entire plant fits in a 10-inch pot or a window box, reaching just 12 to 18 inches tall while producing an astonishing abundance of bright red cherry tomatoes. These are not sparse ornamental fruits... they are packed densely onto compact, bush-like plants that look like miniature tomato forests. The fruits are small, sweet, perfectly juicy, and ready to eat straight off the vine. Because Totem is determinate (self-topping, no pruning required) and doesn't need staking or support, there is literally nothing to do but water and harvest. The plant matures in 70 days, meaning a spring transplant produces ripe fruit by early summer and keeps producing until frost. This is the tomato that proves you don't need a garden... a patio, balcony, or sunny windowsill is all you need.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho Grows Totem Cherry Tomato?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eUrban gardeners with patios and balconies. Container growers with no ground space. Anyone with a sunny window seeking edible abundance. Indoor gardeners running grow lights. People who want homegrown tomatoes without fuss or infrastructure. And anyone who has seen a neglected patio pot suddenly produce baskets of sweet tomatoes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat This Hybrid Actually Is\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSolanum lycopersicum\u003c\/em\u003e, an F1 hybrid bred specifically for compact growth and patio gardening. Plants reach 12 to 18 inches tall with a determinate, bushy growth habit that requires no staking, caging, or pruning of side shoots. Produces abundant bright red cherry tomatoes, each about 0.75 inches in diameter, weighing approximately 60-80 grams. Fruit is sweet, flavorful, and perfectly sized for fresh eating. A single plant produces up to 10 pounds of fruit during its season. Early-maturing, reaching harvest readiness in approximately 70 days from transplant. The compact size combined with heavy yield makes it ideal for containers, hanging baskets, window boxes, and indoor growing under lights. Determinate habit means fruit ripens in concentrated flushes, making preservation or fresh use manageable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Totem Cherry Tomato\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStarting Seed:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sow indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost at 70-75°F soil temperature.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGermination:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5-10 days in warm, moist seed-starting mix.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTransplanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Move to larger pots when seedlings have 2-3 true leaves. Harden off 7-10 days before planting outdoors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContainer Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Minimum 5-gallon pot; larger containers (10+ gallons) produce heavier yields.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun. Minimum 6-8 hours direct light daily. More sun = more fruit and sweeter flavor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-draining potting mix. In ground, use rich, fertile soil with good organic matter. pH 6.0-6.8.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18-24 inches apart if planting in garden beds. Pots should be 10+ inches in diameter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Consistent moisture is critical. Keep soil evenly moist but never waterlogged. Container plants need daily watering in hot weather.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Feed every 2-3 weeks with balanced tomato fertilizer after first flowers appear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStaking\/Pruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e None required. Determinate variety self-tops and needs no pruning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Harvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e 70 days from transplant to first ripe fruit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePest\/Disease:\u003c\/strong\u003e Watch for whitefly and tomato hornworm. Provide good air circulation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBefore You Close This Page\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eOnly 12-18 inches tall. Produces 10 pounds of fruit per plant. Sweet bright red cherry tomatoes. Grows in pots, window boxes, hanging baskets, or patios. No staking, caging, or pruning required. Early maturity: 70 days from transplant. Determinate type concentrates ripening for easy harvesting. F1 hybrid for uniformity and vigor. Perfect for balconies, sunny windowsills, and tiny gardens. Urban gardeners and container growers need not apply... 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