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Tiny Tim
Tomato
TomatoSolanum lycopersicum 'Tiny Tim'
- Full sun
- Zones 10–11
- 45 days to maturity
- Vegetables
- 8" spacing
- High water
- pH 6–7
Overview
A miniature cherry tomato perfect for windowsills, small containers, and indoor growing. This compact determinate variety produces abundant clusters of tiny, flavorful red fruits on plants that rarely exceed 12 inches tall, making it ideal for apartment dwellers and beginning gardeners.
Planting
Start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost or direct sow after soil warms to 60°F. Excellent for year-round indoor growing.
Growing
Sun: full. Water: high. Soil pH: 6–7. Space plants 8" apart. Germination: 5-10.
Pests & diseases
Common pests: Aphids, spider mites (especially indoors), whiteflies. Common diseases: Damping off in seedlings, root rot if overwatered.