{"product_id":"florida-petite-micro-dwarf-tomato-seeds","title":"Florida Petite Micro Dwarf Tomato Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eFlorida Petite Micro Dwarf Tomato Seeds – Large Cherry Tomatoes for Containers \u0026amp; Patio Gardens\u003cbr\u003eSolanum lycopersicum\u003cbr\u003eListing is for 1 packet of 15 seeds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlorida Petite is an incredible micro dwarf tomato variety that proves small plants can still produce big harvests! Developed by the University of Florida in the early 1980s, this determinate micro dwarf grows to only about 6–8 inches tall (15–20 cm) yet produces some of the largest cherry tomatoes of all micro dwarfs—many fruits can even grow larger than a ping pong ball. These vibrant red tomatoes are juicy, flavorful, and packed with a strong, classic tomato taste, making them perfect for salads, snacking fresh off the plant, or adding to summer dishes. Growing micro dwarf tomatoes like Florida Petite is especially beneficial for gardeners with limited space, as they thrive in small containers, patios, balconies, and even sunny windowsills. For best results, plant in a 1 gallon container with rich, well-draining soil, provide plenty of sunlight, and be sure to stake the plant since the heavy fruit load can weigh it down. You can expect your first harvest about 60–70 days after transplant, making Florida Petite a true gem for container gardeners who want big flavor from a tiny plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollow me on social media because I share lots of information on growing this tomato variety and other gardening tips. IG, YT, and TikTok: jerrasgarden. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTomato Characteristics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDeterminate MICRO DWARF tomato - plants reach on average 6-8 inches tall\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e red\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlavor profile: \u003c\/strong\u003esweet \u0026amp; savory\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAverage fruit size: \u003c\/strong\u003echerry size tomato\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal Growing Conditions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eSun:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e Full sun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eWater: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eKeep soil consistenly moist but not waterlogged\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e Regular applications of an organic granular fertilizer, like \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3MLvQSl\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eEspoma Tomato-Tone\u003c\/a\u003e greatly increase production. Please watch my YouTube video that explains my tomato fertilizer process and schedule:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/PHaXNGErTJ0\" draggable=\"false\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-underline text-strikethrough-none\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttps:\/\/youtu.be\/PHaXNGErTJ0\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen To Sow Seeds: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eGeneral guidelines recommend to start seeds indoors, 6-8 weeks before your last spring frost date. Hot climate (no snow areas), can also sow seeds indoors during the summer to transplant in the fall. Sow 2 seeds per \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4pZpmOw\" draggable=\"false\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-underline text-strikethrough-none\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e4 inch pot\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e or solo cups with drainage holes cut out of the bottom, filled with sterile \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3Nd1uIm\" draggable=\"false\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-underline text-strikethrough-none\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eseed starting mix\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e, cover with 1\/4 inch of soil. Place over \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4p7SLo8\" draggable=\"false\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-underline text-strikethrough-none\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eheat mats\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e, use \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/498Hmyu\" draggable=\"false\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-underline text-strikethrough-none\" target=\"_blank\"\u003egrow lights\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e, and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4pXwLxM\" draggable=\"false\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-underline text-strikethrough-none\" target=\"_blank\"\u003efertilize\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e once the first set of true leaves appear to speed up growth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease watch my YouTube video on how to sow tomato seeds for complete instructions: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/imIFbCSuvBU\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttps:\/\/youtu.be\/imIFbCSuvBU\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease watch my YouTube video on how to transplant tomatoes into the garden: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/v0Di0vXnv9Y\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttps:\/\/youtu.be\/v0Di0vXnv9Y\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7-10 days\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDays To Maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 70 days after transplanting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow \u0026amp; When To Harvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003echerry tomatoes are ready when they turn red. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Diseases:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tomatoes catch a ton of common leaf diseases caused by various pathogens that die when treated with hydrogen peroxide. If you notice powdery mildew, yellow spots, or black lesions on the stems, spray with 1 cup of 3% hydrogen peroxide per gallon of water to clean and disinfect. Repeat every 3 to 5 days until you notice the spread has stopped. If a lot of rain is expected, pre-treatment will help to prevent diseases. For severe leaf diseases use a stronger treatment like \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/497sZdY\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMonteray Disease Control\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Pests:\u003c\/strong\u003e The most common pest when growing tomatoes are aphids, mealy bugs, spider mites, and worms (like the tomato horn worm or army worms). All of these can be treated with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3MRIEXe\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003espinosad\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I have a YouTube video tutorial on how to grow this? \u003c\/strong\u003eYES\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheckout my tomato playlist: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/2tsw4esz\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttps:\/\/tinyurl.com\/2tsw4esz\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdditional Tips\/Information: \u003c\/strong\u003eN\/A\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jerrasgarden","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47918885667041,"sku":"TOM095","price":4.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0650\/4012\/2081\/files\/FloridaPetitemicrodwarftomato2.jpg?v=1770071343","url":"https:\/\/www.jerrasgarden.com\/products\/florida-petite-micro-dwarf-tomato-seeds","provider":"Jerra's Garden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}