
Details
the Sweet Valentine Tomato is a charming and highly productive determinate variety, perfect for adding both beauty and flavor to your garden. This compact plant, reaching a height of just 12-16 inches (30-35 cm), features a cascading growth habit with dark green, well-branched foliage that doesn’t require staking. Its dainty, dangling stems make it an excellent choice for hanging baskets, pots, or mixed containers.
The plants produce abundant clusters of small, heart-shaped, bright red cherry tomatoes with a delectable, sweet flavor. These fruits are perfect for fresh snacking, tossing into salads, or adding to your favorite recipes. The combination of its compact size, cascading habit, and prolific yield makes Sweet Valentine Tomato a standout ornamental edible for patios, balconies, and small spaces.
Michigan Seeds and Plants grown on our farm, Renegade Acres, in Howell, MI!
Certified Organic by Oregon Tilth.
Additional Info
Botanical Name | Lycopersicon lycopersicum |
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Life Cycle | Annual |
Min. Time to Germinate | 5 Days |
Max. Time to Germinate | 10 Days |
Depth to Sow Seeds | 1/4 in. |
When to Sow | Indoors 6-8 weeks before last spring frost |
Growing Height | 12-18 in. (30-45 cm) |
Plant Spacing | 24-36 in. (60-90 cm) |
Hardiness | N/A |
Sun Exposure | Full Sun |
Danger | Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested |
Growth Habit | Dwarf |
Soil pH Requirements | 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic), 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral), 7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline) |
Days to Harvest | 70-80 |
Propagation Methods | From herbaceous stem cuttings, From seed; germinate in a damp paper towel, From seed; sow indoors before last frost |
Seed Collecting | Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds, Ferment seeds before storing |
Open Pollinated (OP) | Yes |
Usage | Fresh, salad, Fresh, slicing |
Fruit Color | Red |
Fruit Size | Small (grape/cherry varieties) |
Seeds Per Pack | 8 |