Solanacées • Solanum lycopersicum var. cerasiform

Sprite Grape Tomato - Organic

"A small, early-maturing, and generous tomato variety, perfect for harvesting throughout the day."

$4.49

Number of seeds

The Sprite grape tomato belongs to the vast world of Solanum lycopersicum , patiently selected from around the globe to offer fruits of varied shapes and uses. Within this large family, Sprite stands out with its clusters of small, elongated, "grape-like" tomatoes, designed to be eaten directly from the garden or harvested in bunches.

In the vegetable garden, it's a reliable companion during short summers: its early ripening and abundant production of small fruits make it a reassuring presence in a productive garden. The tight, regular clusters bring a touch of brightness to a sunny space, whether it's a large vegetable garden or a more modest corner. With respectful cultivation practices, it integrates naturally among other vegetables and flowers, contributing to a harmonious garden where harvests follow the natural cycle of the seasons.

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

Annotation: Classic tomato cultivation for a climate similar to that of Quebec, requiring warmth, staking, and vigilance against blight.

The Sprite grape tomato, with its small, elongated fruits borne in clusters, is perfect for enjoying fresh: as a snack in the garden, in colorful salads, on vegetable platters, or as a lunch topping. Its "grape-tomato" shape makes it easy to use the whole fruit without cutting it.

They can also be used lightly cooked in the oven or in a pan, whole or simply split in half, in roasted vegetable dishes, quick sauces or to top pizzas and focaccias.

The small size of the fruits is also interesting for dehydration into halves, or for pickling-type preserves based on small tomatoes, when reliable recipes are followed.

Sprite Grape 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

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

90 cm

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