Description
Solanum pimpinellefium
These are wild currant type tomatoes that have been growing mainly in the Florida Everglades and throughout Florida. They can grow almost all year in Florida and similar climates. They love the heat, humidity, are drought tolerant and resist many diseases and pests. The fruit is about the size of a dime with a salty-sweet tomato flavor. Kids love them! Very productive plants full of clusters of these tiny gems. Another Must in Florida gardens.
Indeterminate.
Ready 60-70 days from transplant
Ave. 25 Seeds per package
*Germination Tip* For faster germination put seeds in refrigerator, in a sealed plastic bag or jar for 3-4 weeks. Then take out and start them.
Central FL (verified owner) –
I ended up with three adorable plants from one pack of seeds, which is fine because I am a new gardener with no skill or experience with tomatoes. I only kept the healthiest and best of the bunch as I went along, because I need plants that have the best chance to survive my mistakes:) I followed the advice in the comment from “Po Folk” (thanks!) and froze the seeds for a few weeks then put them in water overnight. I got half to germinate but I think more would have happened if I waited longer and gave them a chance. I was probably too early planting these so no clue yet if I will get any little tomatoes, but they sure are cute little tomato plants.
Po Folk –
Hey guys, Stratify Those Seeds.
Throw your seeds in the freezer for 2 maybe 3 weeks….
Then put however many seeds you are planting in a cup of room temp water for 8-10 hours and plant accordingly. My seeds didn’t take 5 weeks to start and less than three. And I am swimming in container grown Everglades Goodness
I live in Central Florida .
John Hancock (verified owner) –
I have been disappointed so far. Out of my seed order, I have only managed to produce one snake pea plant and no everglade tomato plants. I have used Jiffy starter pods and have had only one plant sprout in over two weeks.
Florida Backyard Vegetable Gardener –
Everglades take a long time to germinate for some reason. Give them more time, usually a month or so. Do you mean long pole bean seeds because i do not have snake bean plant seeds. The beans need to stay wet or be soaked sometimes because they are a hard seed. Give them more time and if they do not grow in a couple weeks let me know and i will send you new seeds.
MammaMia –
Love this tomato! It’s the only one that the Florida stink bugs don’t find before it ripens. They’re small, but super tasty. And they grow (and regrow) like weeds. Highly recommend, especially if you haven’t had success in Florida with larger tomatoes.
Florida Backyard Vegetable Gardener –
These are my best selling tomato! Everyones fave. The Floradade is another great one.
ilikemysugarsweet (verified owner) –
The Wild Florida Everglade Tomato loves to produce food. This surprising plant grows like a weed. The one plant spread like 10 feet wide (at least) and has produced countless tomatoes for many weeks now, if not more than 1 month (and still going). These tomatoes are awesome to do clip on-the-vine style and take to potlucks. Also, I love to clip and leave them in a pile on the kitchen table for multiple days for easy eating. We garden in Bonita Springs, FL. Big tomato taste in a tiny tomato. Great for beginners and low-maintenance gardens. Thank you Growin’ Crazy Acres!
Florida Backyard Vegetable Gardener –
I know right! These are a big customer and my favorite. Thanks so much for sharing!