Description
Solanum lycopersicum ‘Mexico Midget’ is a compact heirloom cherry tomato variety prized for its exceptional sweetness, early maturity, and high productivity. The plants are indeterminate but naturally small and bushy, typically growing 60 to 100 cm tall, making them well suited for containers, hanging baskets, and small garden spaces. The fruits are very small, round, and bright red, produced in abundance, and have an intense, sugary flavor ideal for fresh snacking and salads.
This variety thrives in full sun and fertile, well-drained soil with regular watering. Its compact habit, strong performance, and adaptability make it an excellent choice for both beginners and experienced gardeners.
Sow seeds indoors 6 to 8 weeks before the last expected frost date. Transplant outdoors once all danger of frost has passed and soil temperatures remain above 18°C. In warm or frost-free climates, seeds can be sown from late winter to early spring for continuous production.
Germination Guide
🌍 Mexico
Difficult
Solanum lycopersicum 'Mexico Midget' is a prolific heirloom cherry tomato variety originating from Mexico, rediscovered by California gardener Barney Laman in 1990. This vigorous indeterminate cultivar produces hundreds of pea-sized dark red fruits with intense, concentrated tomato flavor throughout an extended growing season. Germination requires consistent warmth (75-85°F soil temperature), moisture, and darkness, with seeds sprouting within 6-14 days, though patience is needed as germination can occur sporadically.
Germination
Germination time
Expect germination in
6 – 14 days
Temperature
Min 70°C
Ideal 78°C
Max 85°C
Light
🌑 Darkness required
Substrate moisture
💧 Medium
Substrate & Container
Recommended substrate
sterile seed starting mix or well-draining potting soil
Recommended container
small containers 4 inches or smaller, or seed trays with drainage holes
Growing Tips
Use a heating mat to maintain optimal soil temperature of 75-85°F for faster, more uniform germination. Sow seeds 1/4 inch deep in sterile seed-starting mix and maintain consistent moisture without waterlogging. Cover containers with plastic wrap to retain warmth and humidity during germination, then remove covers immediately after seedling emergence. Press seeds firmly into moist soil to ensure good contact. Note: This variety is known for occasionally sporadic germination despite its eventual high germination rate (98%), so patience and warmer soil temperatures are especially important. Start seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost date. Once seedlings emerge, provide bright light to prevent legginess and maintain temperatures around 60-70°F. The variety tends to be difficult to start from seed but becomes vigorous and sprawling once established.
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