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Solanum Lycopersicum 'Micro-Tom'
Solanum Lycopersicum 'Micro-Tom'
| Family Name: | Solanaceae |
| Common Name: | Cherry Tomato |
The dwarf tomato cultivar 'Micro-Tom' is among the smallest, growing up to 20 cm tall. In less than 4 months, it produces a bumper crop of round, deep red tomatoes about 1.5 cm wide. 'Micro-Tom' was bred to be disease resistant and produce a bountiful harvest.
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Dwarf, determinate variety is one of the smallest tomato cultivars growing up to 20 cm tall. It was developed by the University of Florida (USA) and has a bushy growth habit. |
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| Fruit | It produces an abundance of round, deep red tomatoes (1.5 cm wide). 'Micro-Tom' is a determinate variety where the plant bears a lot of fruit at the same time, usually about 25 tomatoes. |
| Cultivation | This tomato needs a minimum of 4-6 hours of direct sun. It produces fruit from 50-60 days from seed sowing. |
| Ethnobotanical Uses | Edible Plant Parts : Edible Fruits Food (Fruit or Vegetable): The tomatoes are best eaten raw in salads. |
Full Sun
Lots of Water
Moderate Water
Fruit or Vegetable
Herbaceous Plant