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Solanum lycopersicum
While the history of Texas Tiny remains elusive (see below), we couldn't have more good things to say about this tiny but mighty cherry tomato. First of all, it is important to note that the "tiny" refers to the size of the tomatoes, not the plant, as we learned the hard way many years ago. The plants themselves have a sprawling habit, reaching 15 feet or more if you don't prune them. They are incredibly high yielding, initiating their first tomatoes as seedlings, usually while still indoors, and continuing until the first frost. A single plant will bear thousands upon thousands of tomatoes over a typical growing season and consequently, we've concluded that it is not possible to keep them pick... More
Solanum lycopersicum
While the history of Texas Tiny remains elusive (see below), we couldn't have more good things to say about this tiny but mighty cherry tomato. First of all, it is important to note that the "tiny" refers to the size of the tomatoes, not the plant, as we learned the hard way many years ago. The plants themselves have a sprawling habit, reaching 15 feet or more if you don't prune them. They are incredibly high yielding, initiating their first tomatoes as seedlings, usually while still indoors, and continuing until the first frost. A single plant will bear thousands upon thousands of tomatoes over a typical growing season and consequently, we've concluded that it is not possible to keep them picked, even with two children voraciously attacking them every day. The small, half-inch-wide tomatoes burst with flavor when you pop them in your mouth, initially releasing an incredibly intense sweetness, later complemented by a very pleasing hint of acidity. Besides being great for snacking, they are wonderful when added to pasta salads, mixed spring greens, or various other types of salads. We also love them mixed with diced cucumbers, feta, and balsamic vinegar. We simply can't say enough great things about this variety. 30-60 days from transplant. 50 seeds per packet.
I first received Texas Tiny as a bonus variety in a seed swap I did over a decade ago. It came in a tiny plastic bag marked with a handwritten label and no description. Since I was trialing a bunch of different dwarf varieties that year, I assumed that the "Tiny" was referring to the size of the plant, so later that spring, when a lady from the community--a lovely woman in her 80's-- asked if I had any spare plants that she could grow in a pot on her patio, I gave her one of my Texas Tiny plants to try. As the summer went on, I watched my own Texas Tiny plants grow up through their cages, out the tops, back down and then across several rows of vegetables I had planted nearby. I developed an image in my head of poor Holly being overtaken by her giant Texas Tiny plant. I was almost embarrassed when I finally ran into her late that summer. By no surprise, she quickly turned the conversation to "that tiny tomato." "Did I do something wrong?", she asked, "The plant has taken over my patio." "Hmm. I don't know," I replied. "How much fertilizer did you put on?" Finally, I broke out with a big smile and we both had a good laugh about the "tiny" tomato plant. Despite its overbearing nature, word about "Texas Tiny" spread locally and so did the seeds, with several Texas Tiny ambassadors extolling the virtues of this tiny, but delicious tomato. Although quite laborious to harvest the tremendous number of tomatoes required to produce an appreciable seed crop, at the request of gardeners, we finally gave in this year and began commercially offering seed for this unique variety.
Solanum lycopersicum
While the history of Texas Tiny remains elusive (see below), we couldn't have more good things to say about this tiny but mighty cherry tomato. First of all, it is important to note that the "tiny" refers to the size of the tomatoes, not the plant, as we learned the hard way many years ago. The plants themselves have a sprawling habit, reaching 15 feet or more if you don't prune them. They are incredibly high yielding, initiating their first tomatoes... read more
Solanum lycopersicum
While the history of Texas Tiny remains elusive (see below), we couldn't have more good things to say about this tiny but mighty cherry tomato. First of all, it is important to note that the "tiny" refers to the size of the tomatoes, not the plant, as we learned the hard way many years ago. The plants themselves have a sprawling habit, reaching 15 feet or more if you don't prune them. They are incredibly high yielding, initiating their first tomatoes as seedlings, usually while still indoors, and continuing until the first frost. A single plant will bear thousands upon thousands of tomatoes over a typical growing season and consequently, we've concluded that it is not possible to keep them picked, even with two children voraciously attacking them every day. The small, half-inch-wide tomatoes burst with flavor when you pop them in your mouth, initially releasing an incredibly intense sweetness, later complemented by a very pleasing hint of acidity. Besides being great for snacking, they are wonderful when added to pasta salads, mixed spring greens, or various other types of salads. We also love them mixed with diced cucumbers, feta, and balsamic vinegar. We simply can't say enough great things about this variety. 30-60 days from transplant. 50 seeds per packet.
I first received Texas Tiny as a bonus variety in a seed swap I did over a decade ago. It came in a tiny plastic bag marked with a handwritten label and no description. Since I was trialing a bunch of different dwarf varieties that year, I assumed that the "Tiny" was referring to the size of the plant, so later that spring, when a lady from the community--a lovely woman in her 80's-- asked if I had any spare plants that she could grow in a pot on her patio, I gave her one of my Texas Tiny plants to try. As the summer went on, I watched my own Texas Tiny plants grow up through their cages, out the tops, back down and then across several rows of vegetables I had planted nearby. I developed an image in my head of poor Holly being overtaken by her giant Texas Tiny plant. I was almost embarrassed when I finally ran into her late that summer. By no surprise, she quickly turned the conversation to "that tiny tomato." "Did I do something wrong?", she asked, "The plant has taken over my patio." "Hmm. I don't know," I replied. "How much fertilizer did you put on?" Finally, I broke out with a big smile and we both had a good laugh about the "tiny" tomato plant. Despite its overbearing nature, word about "Texas Tiny" spread locally and so did the seeds, with several Texas Tiny ambassadors extolling the virtues of this tiny, but delicious tomato. Although quite laborious to harvest the tremendous number of tomatoes required to produce an appreciable seed crop, at the request of gardeners, we finally gave in this year and began commercially offering seed for this unique variety.
I love these! They are tiny, sweet, and plentiful. My chickens love them and perfect for salads. Going to get more!
I am absolutely in love with these tomatoes. The description was SPOT ON. When I first started growing these tomatoes I kinda doubted the claims that these tomatoes were extremely prolific and love to sprawl so I decided to plant 3 together. This was both a blessing and a curse because I now have a lot of tomatoes but my garden box has also went missing due to the size of these plants, haha! They’re so sweet and the perfect size for everything in my opinion. I hate when diced tomatoes are added to things and it makes everything soggy or too runny. These tomatoes solve that problem by being the size of a diced tomato while still being fully enclosed in a skin. I’ve used them to cook so many different things and I they haven’t disappointed me yet. I couldn’t recommend them enough!
These tomato plants are not growing anything like is stated. It took weeks after transplanting them to the outside to start seeing any tomatoes on the plant and they are not growing anywheres near the amount you claim. And as for "tiny" cherry tomatoes...they are some of the biggest cherry tomatoes I've ever seen.
Hi Ken, thanks for your review. I agree. This does not sound or look like the Texas Tiny that we know and love. I'm very sorry about that. We will, of course do whatever we can to make it right. As for the plant you have, I'd hang onto it and save seed if you're into that sort of thing. If it is the result of an accidental outcross, its progeny will produce a range of sizes shapes, flavors, and potentially colors, from which you can select your very own tomato variety, the likes of which has never before existed! We'd be interested to hear how that experiment turns out. In the meantime, I'll be in touch about a refund or replacement on the Texas Tiny seeds you purchased.
Super happy with my germination rate with all 12 of the seeds I planted producing gorgeous little plants that are turning into gorgeous, huge plants with lots of blooms!
Extremely accurate description for these little gems. I sprouted WAY to many and ended up giving plants away to all my friends. If not 100% germination then 99%. These didn't take off like the other tomatoes (italian heirloom and Olpalkas), oh no, these guys played the long game. the plant wouldn't stop growing. The first blossom and the first tiny tomato showed up before I could get them in the ground...this should have been an omen.
We absolutely love these tomatoes. We are just amazed that more restaurants don't use them as a garnish or in main dishes.
We simply love everything about these. their size, their flavor, their abundance, their ease of maintenance. Absolutely one of my new favorite varieties.
My goodness, Gary. That pasta dish looks delicious! We're so glad you enjoyed growing Texas Tiny. It's one of our favorite varieties as well. Thank you so much for sharing your experience!
