Tiny Tim Tomatoes: The Perfect Tiny Tomato for Your Tower Garden
Looking for a small but mighty tomato plant? Tiny Tim Tomatoes are the perfect fit for Tower Gardeners—especially those growing indoors! These adorable cherry tomatoes may be tiny, but they pack a big punch when it comes to flavor and yield.
What Makes Tiny Tim Tomatoes So Special?
Tiny Tim Tomatoes are a dwarf, determinate variety (fancy way of saying they’re compact and predictable in size). The plants grow just 12–18 inches tall, but don’t let their size fool you! They can produce a ton of fruit—sometimes up to three times the plant’s weight! The tomatoes themselves are less than 1 inch in diameter, making them a perfect bite-sized snack.
Tiny Tim Tomato FAQs
🌱 How big will the plants and fruit get?
The plants grow about 12–18 inches tall, and the tomatoes stay under 1 inch in diameter.
🌱 Do Tiny Tims need a trellis or support?
Nope! Unlike their taller tomato cousins, Tiny Tims are sturdy little guys. No stakes or trellises required—just plant them and let them do their thing.
🌱 Do I need to prune them?
Not really! Since Tiny Tims are a dwarf-determinate variety, they don’t need much pruning. You can trim any extra leaves that cover the fruits, but otherwise, these plants are pretty low-maintenance.
🌱 How long until I can harvest tomatoes?
Tiny Tim Tomatoes are speedsters in the tomato world! With the right conditions (good light, water, and nutrients), you’ll start picking fresh tomatoes in just 40–60 days.
🌱 How many Tiny Tims can I grow in my Tower Garden?
These compact plants can grow in each regular port of your Tower Garden. Just keep an eye on your water reservoir because once they start producing fruit, they’ll get thirsty fast! We don’t recommend growing them in the baby greens pots, though.
Ready to Grow Some Tiny Tims?
Good news—we’ve got Tiny Tim Tomato seedlings ready for you! Just pop them into your Tower Garden, soil garden, or any hydroponic system that uses 1.5" Rockwool cubes, and you’re good to go!
Order your seedlings here and get growing!
For more tips, check out our guide: Growing Tasty Tomatoes in the Tower Garden.