Grow red cherry tomatoes on a compact bush. Tiny Tim is a dwarf, determinate variety for a sunny patio or container, with bite-sized fruit for fresh salads and quick meals.
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- 2026
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Tiny Tim tomato seeds
Grow red cherry tomatoes on a compact bush. Tiny Tim is a dwarf, determinate variety for a sunny patio or container, with bite-sized fruit for fresh salads and quick meals.
Packet
5+ seeds
Habit
Compact, determinate bush
Fruit
Small red cherries
Why grow it?
A practical choice when growing space is limited. Keep a pot near the kitchen and pick ripe fruit to halve over toast or add to a salad.
At a glance
Size
Often around 20–40 cm tall; conditions affect growth
Position
Full sun outdoors or strong light indoors
Support
Usually modest; add a small stake if stems lean
In the kitchen
- Salads: Halve ripe cherries and mix with cucumber and herbs.
- Quick pasta: Warm briefly with garlic and olive oil.
- Toast: Add halved fruit just before serving.
Growing notes
- Start indoors: Sow about 6–8 weeks before your planned transplant date. Provide warmth and bright light.
- Transplant: Harden plants off and wait until frost risk has passed and the soil has warmed.
- Care: Use a draining pot, check moisture regularly and add a small support if the plant needs it.
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Tomato seeds CanadaCommon questions
Can Tiny Tim grow indoors?
Yes, with enough light. A windowsill may need supplemental grow lighting, especially during short winter days.
Does a dwarf tomato need care?
Yes. Use a pot with drainage, check moisture regularly and feed according to your growing medium and fertilizer directions.
Compact size does not guarantee a particular yield or harvest date.
Cook your harvest
Use your harvest in these recipes. Check the variety notes and substitutions in each recipe.
Follow the growing notes in the description and on your seed packet. Sowing time, temperature and harvest stage depend on the variety.
See the description for this variety’s kitchen uses and the harvest stage that suits your recipe.
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