Tomato Tiny Tim Determinate or Lycopersicon esculentum Open Pollinated Heirloom 30 Seeds Non-GMO - US grown - Open-pollinated - Untreated Flat Rate Shipping However Many Packs of Seeds Ordered. Also Free Shipping on seeds when combine with any item in our Store. If you shipping is not Adjusted at check out a refund for the difference will be sent when we process the order. We are a licensed plant and seed dealer located in Middle Georgia. Please contact us with any questions or concerns. Thank you for stopping by ~ Follow Smoot's Farms on other social media platforms! ____________________ This tomato variety is excellent for growing in containers or small gardens! The small tree-like bush grows up to 16" tall and produces small red grape tomatoes that weigh just 1 Oz in a matter of only 60 days. Determinate. Sowing: Start tomatoes indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost of spring, sowing the seeds in a flat 1/4" deep and 1" apart. Keep the temperature at 70-75 degrees F until germination, as well as providing adequate light in a sunny window or under a grow light; keep the soil moist, but make sure drainage is adequate. When the second set of leaves emerges, transplant the seedlings into individual pots; bury the stems up to the lowest set of leaves to grow strongly rooted plants. A week before planting the seedlings outside, begin exposing them to the weather during the day to harden them; tomatoes cannot endure cold weather, and should not be transplanted outside until all threat of frost has passed. When the soil temperature reaches at least 70 degrees F, plant the seedlings in full sun and very rich soil; once more, bury the entire stem up to the lowest set of leaves. Space the plants 2' apart. For companion planting benefits, plant tomatoes with carrots or onions, but avoid planting them with cabbage or potatoes. Growing: Since temperatures below 55 degrees F can damage production, protect the plants if temperatures drop. A thick layer of mulch helps conserve moisture and control weeds; water the plants once a week, but avoid getting the leaves wet. Determinate, or bush type tomatoes, do not require staking. Harvesting: Test the ripeness of tomatoes by pressing them gently; the flesh should yield slightly. The mature color also indicates ripeness. If the stem does not come easily off the vine, cut it with a scissors. Vine ripened tomatoes have the best flavor, but as soon as frost comes, all tomatoes should be harvested, even the green ones. Unripe tomatoes will ripen eventually if kept in a warm place out of direct sunlight.