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Tiny Tim — Tomatoes | DarkGrow Seed Bank

Name: Tiny Tim
Brand: DarkGrow Seed Bank

45-60days to harvest

5-10days to germinate

Z10–11USDA zones

Easydifficulty

HeirloomContainer friendly

Sowing

Start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost or direct sow after soil warms to 60°F. Excellent for year-round indoor growing.

Cultivation

Sun: Full sun (6+ hours)
Water: High — consistent moisture needed
Soil: Well-draining potting mix or garden soil
Soil pH: 6.0-7.0
Spacing: 8-12 inches
Height: 1-10 feet
Season: Year Round

Appearance & flavour

Colour: Bright red
Size: 0.5-0.75 inches diameter
Shape: Small round cherry tomatoes
Flavour: Sweet and tangy with classic tomato flavor concentrated in small fruits

In the kitchen

Fresh snacking, garnishes, salads, kids' lunches, cocktail garnishes

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests: Aphids, spider mites (especially indoors), whiteflies
Diseases: Damping off in seedlings, root rot if overwatered
Resistance: Good resistance to most common tomato diseases due to compact growth habit

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Zone	Start indoors	Transplant	Direct sow	Harvest
1	May	July – August	—	September – August
2	April – May	June – July	—	August – September
3	April	June – July	—	August – October
4	March – April	June	—	August – October
5	March	May – June	—	July – September
6	March	May – June	—	July – September
7	February – March	April – May	—	June – August
8	February	April – May	—	June – August
9	January	March – April	—	May – July
10	January	February – March	—	April – June
11	January	January – February	—	March – May
12	January	January – February	—	March – May
13	January	January – February	—	March – May

Companion planting

8 beneficial pairings indexed for this variety, 4 to avoid.

BasilRepels aphids and whiteflies, may improve tomato flavor

MarigoldDeters nematodes and repels aphids, whiteflies, and hornworms

ParsleyAttracts beneficial insects and may improve tomato growth

CarrotsLoosens soil for tomato roots and doesn't compete for space

ChivesRepels aphids and may improve tomato flavor and growth

NasturtiumActs as trap crop for aphids and cucumber beetles

OreganoRepels many pests and may enhance tomato flavor

LettuceProvides ground cover and efficient use of garden space

Avoid

Black WalnutReleases juglone toxin that causes tomato wilt and stunted growth

FennelInhibits growth of tomatoes through allelopathic compounds

BrassicasCompete for nutrients and may stunt tomato growth

CornBoth attract corn earworm/tomato hornworm, creating pest problems

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Calories (per 100 g): 27
Protein (g): 0.83
Fat (g): 0.63
Carbohydrate (g): 5.51
Fibre (g): 2.1
Vitamin C (mg): 27.2
Vitamin E (mg): 0.98
Vitamin K (µg): 4.2
Vitamin B6 (mg): 0.06
Folate (µg): 10
Calcium (mg): 11
Iron (mg): 0.33
Magnesium (mg): 11.9
Phosphorus (mg): 28
Potassium (mg): 260
Zinc (mg): 0.2

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Growing it? There is a full cultivation guide at the tomatoes growing guide.

Cultivar facts compiled from public horticultural references including USDA GRIN and NC State Extension. Descriptions are original to this catalogue.

Tiny Tim

Sowing

Cultivation

Appearance & flavour

In the kitchen

Pests, disease & resistance

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Companion planting

Avoid

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Where to buy seed and equipment

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