A red cherry tomato with a good classic tomato flavor, surprisingly large for such a small plant.

What I like about Florida Petite is its good tomato flavor. It has low acidity and a subtle sweetness, without being particularly sweet. Its firm, juicy flesh provides a pleasant texture when tasting, with classic red tomato aromas. I’ve noticed that this variety produces some of the largest cherry tomatoes among micro-dwarf varieties.

Developed by the University of Florida in the early 1980s. Its compact plant reaches about 15 to 20 cm (6 to 8 inches), making it easy to grow in a small pot, on a balcony, or indoors with minimal supplemental lighting.

And if you’re itching to get growing, sow it indoors whenever you like. It’s a great way to pass the time.

Every variety has its own personality. The best tomato isn’t the one that everyone likes, but the one that finds its place in your garden, your kitchen, and your habits.

You can share its seeds within your community: our seeds are reproducible.

Cultivate your preferences.

Flavor Profile

Mild & Aromatic

Sweet ●●●○○ | Tangy ●○○○○ | Aromatic ●●●○○

Intensity: Moderate | Texture: Firm and juicy

Each flavor profile is based on my own observations in the garden and during tasting. The seeds come from tomatoes selected in my garden.

Technical Information

Uses: Fresh eating, salads, snacks.

Type & Color: Determinate micro-dwarf, red cherry tomato.

Latin Name: Solanum lycopersicum

Origin: Developed by the University of Florida in the early 1980s.

Maturity: Approximately 55–70 days.

Brix observed during my tastings: 6.5

Sowing for outdoor growing: Sow 5 mm deep, 6–8 weeks before the last frost. Harden off seedlings before transplanting outdoors.

Sowing for indoor growing: Whenever you like!

Temperature: 24–32 °C for germination, then 16–20 °C.

Full sun | Stake if needed | ↕ Micro-dwarf ± 15–20 cm (6–8 in) | ↔ 25 cm (10 in) spacing | 3–4 L pot

Discover its sisters in flavor or use among the recommended varieties.