Description
Solanum lycopersicum
The smallest and earliest of the Idaho bred varieties…great for containers!
DETERMINATE. Compact, dwarf, sturdy plants produce loads of small (1”), early cherry to saladette-sized tomatoes. Bred by the University of Idaho in the 1960s to grow and produce fruits in the mountain town of Sandpoint, Idaho, near the Canadian border. A solid choice for containers!
Tomatoes are native to northwestern South America and by at least 500 BC they had been domesticated and were being cultivated as far north as modern-day Mexico, enjoyed by Aztec and other civilizations. They spread to Europe and the Caribbean through the Spanish colonizers, where they became staple parts of the food culture in many European countries as well.
Seeds grown by Sonshine Acres in Emmett, Idaho and Titbout's Seeds in Missoula, Montana.
30 seeds.
Directions: Start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost and transplant out after. Bury past first set of leaves, add eggshells to soil for calcium. Providing support is optional for this variety.
|
Planting Depth |
Plant Spacing |
Days to Germination |
Days to Maturity |
|
¼” |
2’ |
5-10 |
65 |