Tomato Pimpinellifolium

Tomato Pimpinellifolium, commonly known as the currant tomato, is a wild ancestor of the modern-day tomato, Solanum Lycopersicon.

This small, yet resilient species, native to South America thrives in diverse environments, from coastal areas to arid mountainous terrain.

The currant tomato is distinguished by its small, bright-coloured fruits that cluster together like little jewels on the vine.

These fruits, typically measuring between 1 to 2 centimeter’s in diameter, display an array of colours, including vibrant reds, yellows, and even shades of orange.

Its trusses grow approximately 25 cm and it is much hardier and disease resistant than any other variety.

It’s a great tasting tomato that is really sweet, with nearly twice the natural sugar content of regular tomatoes!

It can take slightly longer than normal to sprout than the other varieties as the seed coat is slightly thicker.

Germination is generally 3 weeks but occasionally it takes a couple months.

Indeterminate, climbing variety. Requires staking.

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Find your Climate Zone

Method: Raise seedlings	Soil Temp: 16°C - 35°C
Cool Mountain: Oct - Dec	Position: Full sun
Arid: Aug - Mar	Row Spacing: 50 cm
Temperate: Aug - Dec	Planting Depth: 3mm
Sub Tropical: Aug - Jan	Harvest: 80 Days
Tropical: May - Jul	Plant Height: 1m