You may have noticed that some varieties are gradually disappearing from the catalogue. This is not an oversight; I’ve chosen to cultivate my preferences.
This year, I’ve focused my seed production on tomatoes and a few other rare varieties that I grow in my garden and have chosen to keep in the catalogue.
The other varieties will remain available while supplies last.
Brix, flavor profiles, tastings, Sisters of Flavor and Sisters of Use will be added: all ways to help you discover what you prefer.
Cultivate your preferences.
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- Micro-Dwarf Tomato Hardin's Miniature — Red Roma, Heirloom, Mild & Aromatic for Balcony and Indoor Growing
Micro-Dwarf Tomato Hardin's Miniature — Red Roma, Heirloom, Mild & Aromatic for Balcony and Indoor Growing
Micro-Dwarf Tomato Hardin's Miniature — Red Roma, Heirloom, Mild & Aromatic for Balcony and Indoor Growing
A small heirloom Roma at miniature scale.
I first wanted to grow Hardin's Miniature because it is an heirloom variety. Developed by Mark Hardin in Oklahoma in the 1960s, it was documented by the USDA in 1965 under PI 304249.
I kept it afterward because it produces lovely little red tomatoes with a classic flavor. What stands out about Hardin's Miniature is seeing the typical Roma shape at such a small scale and, despite the plant's size, seeing it produce so generously.
At about 25 cm tall, it easily finds a place in a 3–4 liter pot, on a balcony, in a planter, or grown indoors with a little supplemental light.
And if you get the urge to start seeds, sow it indoors whenever you like. It's an excellent way to be patient.
Every variety has its own personality. The best tomato isn't the one that pleases everyone, 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 open-pollinated and reproducible.
Cultivate your preferences.
Flavor Profile
Mild & Aromatic
Sweet ●●●○○ | Tangy ●○○○○ | Aromatic ●●●○○
Intensity: light | Texture: juicy
Each flavor profile is based on my own observations in the garden and during tastings. The seeds come from tomatoes selected in my garden.
Technical Information
Use: Fresh, salads, garnishes.
Type & Color: Micro-dwarf, Roma type, bright red, 8–12 g.
Latin Name: Solanum lycopersicum
Maturity: Approximately 65–70 days.
Variety Origin: Developed in the United States, but grown here, in my garden.
History: Developed by Mark Hardin in Oklahoma in the 1960s. Documented by the USDA in 1965 under PI 304249.
Brix observed during my tastings: To come
Sowing for outdoor growing: 5 mm, 6–8 weeks before the last frost. Harden off seedlings before planting.
Sowing for indoor growing: Whenever you like!
Temperature: 24–32 °C for germination, then 16–20 °C.
Full sun | Mini support if needed | ↕ Micro-dwarf ± 25 cm | ↔ 30 cm | 3–4 L pot