Determinate, regular leaf, compact plant produces abundant and beautiful tumbling trusses of large cherry tomatoes that seem to ripen in a rainbow from light pearly pink to nearly red. It is quite prolific, and needs a strong support to the hanging basket. The taste is sweet and the skin is not thick, which may allow for some cracking, but makes for a more pleasant eating experience. Ideal for growing in 1 gal pots or under lights in winter.

VarietiesOpen Pollinated
Fruit ColorsPink
Flesh ColorsPink
Fruit ShapesOblateFruit SizesCherry
Culinary UsesSalad
MaturitiesEarly
Plant TypesDeterminate
LeavesRegular
FlavorsSweet worldtomatosociety

(Determinate. 65 day.)

Whippersnapper is an aptly named early-maturing little tomato. Our favourite for hanging baskets, gallon pots and container gardens. High-yielding compact cherry with oval-shaped fruit, lovely pink (pink!) colour and sweet flavour. Mother Earth News called this tomato’s growing habit “quirky.” That sounds about right considering the trailing side branches that feel right at home in a container.

*Note, these tomatoes tend to be more red when grown in mushroom compost. -hopeseed

Hardy tomato bears a bounty