Solanacées • Solanum pimpinellifolium

Little Sparrow Cherry Tomato - Organic

"Little red pearls with a taste of freedom, plucked on the fly like a childhood memory in the vegetable garden."

$4.49

Number of seeds

Petit moineau is an old variety from the Quebec terroir , cultivated since the 1950s in the Châteauguay region. Originating from the wild species Solanum pimpinellifolium , it has retained a part of untamed vitality which makes it a faithful companion to living and generous gardens .

The plant develops a bushy, flexible, and exuberant habit , reaching approximately 1.5 m in height. To support its growth, it is best placed on a teepee or trellis rather than in a traditional cage.
From the end of July until the first frosts, this variety produces a profusion of small red fruits , barely bigger than a blueberry, which shine in the sun like bursts of light.

  • Growing climate: Warm season
  • Sowing difficulty level: Medium
  • Care required: Regular
  • Growth: Summer growth

Note: Grow in a warm, sunny location, protected from frost, like all tomatoes.

Petit Moineau tomatoes are best enjoyed by the handful, like a treat from the garden. Their sweet and mild flavor, light texture, and small size make them a must-have for outdoor snacks, picnics, and lunchboxes.

They are also delicious in salads, lightly candied, or preserved whole in vinegar. With the plant capable of producing up to 4 kg of fruit, it offers a steady supply for cooking, allowing for a natural and collaborative approach to daily harvesting.

Little Sparrow Cherry Tomato - Organic

$4.49

$4.49

écoumene seeding advice

Seeding type

Indoor seeding

Germination time

7-10 days

Germination temperature

26° to 30° Celsius

Sowing depth

Sowing at a depth of 5 mm

Transplantation

Easy transplantation

Technical

Seeding in clusters

Growing conditions

Number of days to maturity

Harvest at ± 60 days

Hardiness zone

Zone-3b

Distance between plants

45 cm

Distance between rows

100 cm

Optimal brightness

Sun plant

Soil texture

Loose (silty) soil

Soil moisture

Cool, well-drained soil

Soil fertility

Plant very demanding in bacteria-dominant compost

optimal soil pH

Low acidic pH

Average plant height

200 cm

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