A vigorous, disease-resistant heirloom that crops heavily with cherry-sized, tangy-sweet fruit. One of the most dependable tomatoes for humid and difficult climates.
At a glance
- Plant type: Edible plant
- Mature size: 2 m tall
- Aspect: full sun
- Water: regular, moderate watering
- Frost: tender
- Maintenance: low maintenance
- Origin: Exotic
About Tomato 'Tommy Toe'
Solanum lycopersicum 'Tommy Toe' is a fast-growing edible plant in the Solanaceae family. It reaches around 2 m tall at maturity.
Where to grow Tomato 'Tommy Toe'
Tomato 'Tommy Toe' suits warm-temperate, subtropical and tropical climates and grows best in full sun. It is frost tender, so protect it from hard frosts or grow it in a sheltered spot or pot.
Soil & planting
Tomato 'Tommy Toe' does best in free-draining and loamy soil. Plant into well-prepared ground, firm the soil around the roots and water deeply to settle it in.
Watering & feeding
Tomato 'Tommy Toe' does best with regular, moderate watering. Feed regularly through the growing season for the best crop. During the first growing season, water deeply whenever the upper soil begins to dry, then reduce the frequency as roots establish.
Pruning & care
Tip-prune Tomato 'Tommy Toe' in spring to maintain a dense, shapely habit. Its ongoing care level is low maintenance.
Using Tomato 'Tommy Toe' in the garden
Tomato 'Tommy Toe' earns its place for edible harvests and pots and courtyard containers. It is equally at home in the ground or a large pot on a balcony or courtyard.
Companion planting & design
Build the planting around neighbours suited to the same regular, moderate watering and warm-temperate climate as Tomato 'Tommy Toe'. Repeating the foliage or flower colour nearby will make the composition feel deliberate.
Good to know
Note that it is toxic to cats and dogs, so site it away from pets that chew.
Buying Tomato 'Tommy Toe'
Plant Sale lists Tomato 'Tommy Toe' as seed and seedlings. Use the interest form above to check current sizes, pricing and availability before ordering.
Prefer to grow it yourself? See the Tomato 'Tommy Toe' seed sowing guide for depth, timing and germination.
