{"product_id":"tomate-tiny-tim-ancestrale","title":"Tiny Tim Dwarf Tomato Heirloom","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSolanum lycopersicum.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe very archetype of the dwarf tomato — selected at the University of New Hampshire in the 1940s and named after Tiny Tim, the frail but luminous son of Bob Cratchit in Charles Dickens's \u003cem\u003eA Christmas Carol\u003c\/em\u003e — a perfect name for a plant that never exceeds 40 cm tall but produces dozens of brilliant little cherry tomatoes. It's the variety that probably started serious pot and balcony culture across the continent — before it, tomatoes were a matter of large gardens and space; after it, we knew you could grow them on a corner of windowsill or a balcony railing with reasonable success.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompact, stocky plant 30 to 40 cm, bushy habit, ideal for 25 cm pots, planters, balcony tubs, small children's gardens, and even indoor culture under a grow light in winter for motivated gardeners. Round, bright red fruits 2 to 3 cm, sweet and juicy with a well-balanced tangy note — the taste of real tomato, in miniature. Remarkably short cycle (60 to 65 days only after transplanting), which makes it one of the most reliable tomatoes in Québec climate — capable of producing even in cool summers where larger varieties struggle to ripen. Perfect to crunch as-is, in salads, on apéritif skewers, oven-dried for winter pasta, or picked by the curious little fingers of children discovering gardening — it's one of the best entry doors to the vegetable garden passion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrower's tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Indoor start 6 to 8 weeks before last frost, at 22-25 °C, under generous light. Transplant by burying the stem up to the first leaves to favour a deep root system. Since it's a determinate, compact variety, no need for suckering (removing axillary shoots) or significant staking — possibly a small support for fruit-laden branches. For pot gardeners, choose a container at least 25 cm deep and keep the potting mix constantly moist — potted plants have a shorter water memory than those in the ground, and repeated drying triggers blossom-end rot (the \"black bottom\").\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpen-pollinated. Self-fertile, so few crossings to fear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: 30 to 40 cm. Determinate plant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaturity: 60 to 65 days after transplant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExposure: full sun (or very bright under a grow light).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRich, well-drained soil. In a pot, use a quality potting mix enriched with compost. Space plants 30 cm apart in the ground, or one plant per 25 cm pot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndoor start 6 to 8 weeks before last frost. Transplant once all risk of frost is past (early June in Québec) or grow all season in a pot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Joual Vert","offers":[{"title":"20","offer_id":43170551333036,"sku":"JV-A-TOMTIM-20","price":0.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100","offer_id":43170551365804,"sku":"JV-A-TOMTIM-100","price":3.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500","offer_id":43170551398572,"sku":"JV-A-TOMTIM-500","price":15.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2500","offer_id":43170551431340,"sku":"JV-A-TOMTIM-2500","price":63.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0532\/1388\/8684\/files\/ttt.jpg?v=1711496729","url":"https:\/\/joualvert.ca\/en\/products\/tiny-tim-dwarf-tomato-heirloom-seeds","provider":"Joual Vert","version":"1.0","type":"link"}