A short list of reputable seed companies where you can find a large selection of dwarf tomato seeds: The Principe Borghese is an Italian heirloom tomato that produces red plum tomatoes within seventy to seventy-five days of planting. Tomato growers seldom allow tomato plants to actually vine. Indeterminate tomato plants will require substantial staking or caging to support what can become a large 180 to 300cm (6 to 10 ft) heavy plant. They require stakes to keep the plant from sprawling on the ground.

Often, the amount of room provided for the roots, determines the size and quantity of the tomatoes. A small pot will reduce the productivity of a plant and its root area. The roots may become pot-bound so it is best to use as big a pot as you have room for. Support Canes Redorta tomatoes are an Italian heirloom variety. The plants produce large tomatoes that resemble chilies.Of the tall varieties, Sungold is among the sweetest. It can be grown in grow bags up against a sunny wall or in a greenhouse.

Semi-determinate plants, as the name implies, are somewhere between these two other types. They are occasionally referred to as "vigorous bush" varieties. Here’s a list of dwarf varieties that will grow well in a small container, and in most cases, produce a decent size cherry tomato. In the UK, that’s around the middle to the end of May. Until then, keep indoors in a light place such as a porch or conservatory. Best Soil for Cherry Tomatoes When the plants develop their first true leaves, and before they become root bound, they should be transplanted into larger into 20cm (4in) pots. Below are some more tiny tomato varieties that are well-suited to small pots, each with their own unique characteristics in terms of flavor, size, color, or shape.Indeterminate tomato plants continue to grow and produce tomatoes, limited only by the length of the season until frost kills the vine. These plants produce stems, leaves, and fruit as long as they are alive. Harvest may last for several months. I must say I have been very successful applying feed and water via saucers in which final pots (not breathable Rhizopots) stand: seaweed as a balanced food, various tomorite concentrations or comfrey tea as potassium-rich food. Rarely after June 1st will this cause root problems and pots can be removed from saucers if cool weather visits. Applying liquid morning and evening (lunchtime too if temp exceeds 27C) means plants are always receiving water and nutrients on a daily basis. These tomatoes taste great in salads and are also good for grilling and roasting. 6. Minibel Tomatoes Suncherry Premium and Golden Cherry are also around the same size and sweetness. Piccolo is a professional cherry variety and produces a huge crop of well flavoured tomatoes with a good sugar/acid balance.

While this variety is ideal for hanging baskets, it can be grown in a pot on the ground, but will require staking as it naturally flops over. Planting 3 plants in at least a 12-inch will yield you hundreds of tomatoes over the season. Highly recommended. One of the best and most balanced for taste (acid/sugar content) is Gardener’s Delight. It is a red cherry and has truly delighted gardeners for many years … very dependable. Pruning Cherry Tomato Plants Also, they need good aeration in a greenhouse, pollytunnel or on the windowsill producing good transpiration and avoiding disease. Many cherry varieties are easy to grow from seed, and dwarf varieties such as Balconi Red and Sweet ‘n’ Neat won’t become leggy in periods of low light in the Spring. This means that they can be sown earlier without the seedlings becoming spindly. Hence, you can expect the plants to yield at least a few tomatoes even when planted in the shade. 13. Siberia TomatoesAnother super compact microdwarf, Monetka is the shortest variety in this top 7, barely reaching 8 inches, and sometimes putting out its first flowers at only 5 inches tall. Despite its small size, this variety is very productive, yielding clusters of fruits. Florida Petite (60 days) – Plump cherry variety. The fruits themselves have variable sizes, but some tomatoes reach 1.5 inches in diameter! This variety reaches a maximum height of around 8 inches, and the tomatoes are slightly flattened, looking like mini slicing or beefsteaks. Thin-skinned for more pleasant eating, but more prone to splitting. [ Get Seeds ] Patio Choice Yellow will grow very well in a 10-inch pot or hanging basket, and is great for balcony and indoor growing as well.