Pinocchio Orange
10-15 tomato seeds
£4.95
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Pinocchio Orange Micro Dwarf Tomato (10-15 seeds)
The 'Pinocchio Orange' is a popular variety of micro dwarf tomato, specifically an orange variation of the original 'Pinocchio' tomato.
Plant Size and Growth Habit:
It is a micro dwarf tomato, meaning the plant stays very compact.
It typically reaches a height of 20-40 cm
It has a determinate growth habit, meaning it grows to a certain size, sets its fruit, and then stops growing. This makes it ideal for containers.
The plant is bush-like and sturdy, often being self-supporting and not requiring extensive staking, although light support (like a couple of small canes) may be needed when heavily fruited.
No pruning of side shoots is generally needed, removal of lower leaves for airflow can be beneficial
Fruit Characteristics:
The fruit is a cherry tomato type.
It ripens to a bright orange colour (sometimes described as yellow-orange or sunset orange).
The fruits are round, small, typically weighing around 10 to 30 grams.
The flavour is generally noted as sweet, fruity, and tangy, excellent for a micro dwarf variety.
The clusters can contain 6-8 fruits arranged in a "fishbone" shape.
Growing Information:
It is an early to mid-season variety, with time to first ripened fruit often cited between 90 and 100 days after seed sowing.
Its compact size makes it perfect for container gardening (e.g. 2-3 litre pots), windowsills, patios, and indoor gardening under artificial lights or in hydroponic setups.
It is believed to have originated in Russia.