Tomato 'Spoon'

Lycopersiconpimpinellifolium

Family
Solanaceae (so-lan-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Lycopersicon (ly-koh-PER-see-kon)
Species
pimpinellifolium (pim-pi-nel-ih-FOH-lee-um)
Synonym
Spacing
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Sun Exposure
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Other Details
Seed Collecting
Full Sun
Fruit Shape
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Fruit Size
Fruit Colors
Growing Habit
Days to Maturity
Seed Type
Disease Resistance
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Ferment seeds before storing
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Leaf Type
Cherry
Foliage Color
Small (grape/cherry varieties)
Bloom Characteristics
Red
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Indeterminate
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Orlando, Florida

South China, Maine

Swanton, Ohio

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
1
neutral
1
negative
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Colorado Springs, CO (Zone 6a) | September 2009 | negative

I bought these seeds online because of their novelty and they were as easy to start as other tomato seeds. The foliage is small, compact...Read More

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Toledo, OH (Zone 6a) | July 2009 | positive

Positive so far! Just got my first ripe one, first in the garden!

The plant itself is really pretty, with small leaves, a...Read More

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Bethelridge, KY (Zone 6a) | December 2004 | neutral

"So tiny, a bunch will fit into a teaspoon! Plants grow tall and fruits are super sweet....."

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