Tiny Tiger
10-15 tomato seeds
£4.95
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Tiny Tiger Micro Dwarf Tomato (10-15 seeds)
The 'Tiny Tiger' tomato is a charming and popular micro dwarf variety, known for its small stature and attractive, striped fruit. It's an excellent choice for gardeners with limited space, or those looking to grow tomatoes indoors or on a patio.
Type: It is primarily classified as a micro dwarf tomato. This means the plants are very compact, typically growing to a height of 20-50 cm.
Growth Habit: It is a determinate variety. This is a key feature for micro dwarfs, as it means the plant grows to a predetermined size, produces its fruit crop in a relatively concentrated period, and then stops growing significantly. This makes it very low-maintenance, as it generally does not require staking or the pruning of side shoots.
Foliage: It has regular leaf foliage with a bluish-green tint, which adds to its decorative appeal.
Fruit Appearance: This is one of its most appealing features. The fruits are small, round cherry-type tomatoes, typically weighing between 15-30 grams (or about the size of a ping-pong ball). They ripen to a striking golden-yellow or orange-yellow base colour with prominent red stripes.The flesh inside is typically red or bi-coloured.
Flavour: The taste is sweet with a hint of acidity, offering a balanced tomato flavour.
Maturity: It's an early-season variety, usually maturing in 100 -120 days from seed sowing. This makes it a good option for a quick harvest.
Productivity: Despite its small size, 'Tiny Tiger' is a good and often prolific producer, yielding a decent number of fruits throughout its cropping period. Some determinate micro dwarf varieties, like 'Tiny Tiger', can even produce a second, smaller crop if well-watered and fertilised after the initial flourish.
Ideal Uses and Growing Conditions:
Container Gardening: 'Tiny Tiger' is perfectly suited for containers, whether on a windowsill, balcony, patio, or as a decorative front-row plant in a larger garden bed.
Indoor Growing: Its compact size and determinate habit make it an excellent candidate for growing indoors under grow lights, allowing for fresh tomatoes even in colder climates or during winter.
Small Spaces: Ideal for urban gardeners or anyone with limited growing area.
Snacking and Salads: The small, attractive fruits are perfect for fresh eating, snacking, and adding a splash of colour to salads.
Decorative: Its compact bushy form and striped fruits make it a highly ornamental plant.
Sunlight: Like all tomatoes, it needs plenty of sunlight (at least 6-8 hours direct sun daily) to thrive and develop its vibrant colours.
Watering: Consistent watering is important, especially when grown in containers, as pots can dry out more quickly than garden beds.
'Tiny Tiger' is a delightful micro dwarf tomato that offers both visual appeal with its striped fruits and a pleasant, balanced flavour. Its ease of cultivation due to its compact, determinate nature makes it a popular choice for a wide range of growing situations.