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Red Currant Tomato is a charming heirloom variety prized for its exceptionally small fruits, vigorous growth, and abundant production. A member of the Solanaceae family, this indeterminate tomato produces long clusters of tiny bright red fruits that resemble currants. Its prolific nature and sweet, tangy flavor make it a wonderful choice for gardeners who enjoy unique tomatoes and continuous summer harvests.
The tiny red fruits are bursting with fresh tomato flavor and are excellent for snacking straight from the garden. Red Currant Tomatoes are also wonderful in salads, salsas, vegetable trays, pasta dishes, and as colorful garnishes. Their small size makes them especially appealing for children and for gardeners who enjoy harvesting handfuls of fresh tomatoes throughout the season.
This warm-season crop thrives in fertile, well-drained soil enriched with organic matter and performs best in full sun. Plants develop long, vigorous vines and should be provided with a sturdy trellis, cage, or other support to keep the sprawling growth manageable. Consistent watering and good air circulation encourage healthy plants and abundant fruit production throughout the growing season.
Prolific, flavorful, and delightfully unusual, Red Currant Tomato remains an excellent heirloom choice for gardeners seeking abundant clusters of tiny tomatoes, fresh garden flavor, and a productive variety with plenty of character.
Red Currant Tomato Seed Details
- Quantity: 25 Seeds
- Plant Type: Heirloom Indeterminate Tomato
- Family: Solanaceae
- Fruit Appearance: Tiny Round Bright Red Fruits in Long Clusters
- Flavor: Sweet and Tangy
- Best Uses: Fresh Eating, Snacking, Salads, Salsas, Pasta Dishes, Garnishes
- Seed Planting Depth: 1/4 Inch
- Germination Temperature: 75-85°F
- Days to Germination: 7-10 Days
- Row Spacing: 36 Inches
- Plant Spacing: 24-36 Inches
- Sun Requirements: Full Sun
- Harvest Time: Approximately 70-75 Days
- Special Features: Extremely Productive, Tiny Fruits, Long Clusters, Indeterminate Growth, Excellent Snacking Tomato
How to Save Seeds
Tomatoes are primarily self-pollinating, making seed saving relatively simple. Although natural crossing is uncommon, separating different tomato varieties by approximately 50 feet helps maintain varietal purity.
Select healthy plants and allow the fruits chosen for seed saving to fully ripen on the vine. Choose mature fruits from vigorous plants that display the desirable characteristics of the variety.
Cut the ripe tomatoes open and scoop the seeds and surrounding gel into a clean container. Add a small amount of water and allow the mixture to ferment for several days. Fermentation helps separate the seeds from the surrounding pulp and gel.
Rinse the seeds thoroughly through a fine mesh strainer and spread them onto a paper plate, coffee filter, or screen to dry completely. Stir the seeds occasionally while drying to prevent them from sticking together. Once fully dry, store the seeds in a cool, dark, and dry location for future planting.
