{"product_id":"tomato-wild-currant-tomato-heirloom","title":"Tomato – Wild Currant Tomato (Heirloom)","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\na {\n    text-decoration: none;\n    color: #464feb;\n}\ntr th, tr td {\n    border: 1px solid #e6e6e6;\n}\ntr th {\n    background-color: #f5f5f5;\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e🍅 Tomato – Currant Tomato (Heirloom)- Wild \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e(Solanum pimpinellifolium)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eNZ Prohibited\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the closest wild relatives of the modern tomato, \u003cstrong\u003eSolanum pimpinellifolium\u003c\/strong\u003e, commonly known as the \u003cstrong\u003eCurrant Tomato\u003c\/strong\u003e, produces masses of tiny, jewel-like fruits bursting with flavour. Native to Peru and Ecuador, this heirloom species is prized for its vigorous growth, exceptional productivity, and intense sweet-tart taste. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tiny fruits, often just 1–1.5 cm across, grow in large grape-like clusters and deliver a surprisingly rich tomato flavour despite their miniature size. Perfect for snacking straight from the vine, adding to salads, or garnishing dishes, these little tomatoes are often considered some of the most flavourful of all tomato varieties. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHighly vigorous and sprawling, the plants produce enormous numbers of small fruits throughout the season. Easy to grow and exceptionally rewarding, Currant Tomatoes are a favourite for gardeners looking for something unique and highly productive. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🌿 Why You'll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWild heirloom tomato species\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHundreds of tiny sweet-tart fruits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntense, rich tomato flavour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtremely productive plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat for snacking and salads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent for home gardens and containers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🌱 Growing Tips\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant in \u003cstrong\u003efull sun\u003c\/strong\u003e for maximum yields\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvide support or allow plants to ramble naturally\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater regularly during fruiting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHarvest frequently as fruits ripen in large clusters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🌱 Plant Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eSolanum pimpinellifolium\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Currant Tomato\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warm-season fruiting vine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vigorous, indeterminate and sprawling \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 1–1.5 cm diameter \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeed type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heirloom \/ open-pollinated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cmeta http-equiv=\"Content-Type\" content=\"text\/html; charset=us-ascii\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\na {\n    text-decoration: none;\n    color: #464feb;\n}\ntr th, tr td {\n    border: 1px solid #e6e6e6;\n}\ntr th {\n    background-color: #f5f5f5;\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSow:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late winter–spring (start indoors)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDepth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5–6 mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSun:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fertile, well‑drained\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7–14 days\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eApprox 100 Seeds \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🌱 Pro Tip\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrow near a path or garden edge—you'll find yourself picking and eating these tiny flavour-packed tomatoes straight from the vine all summer long. 🍅🌱\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Organic Garden Selections","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46486198026437,"sku":null,"price":4.6,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0646\/0185\/0053\/files\/iStock-179433250-modified-3ee679f8-6c04-44d2-99d3-cc8c247f141cwildcurrenttomato.jpg?v=1783060319","url":"https:\/\/organicgardenselections.com.au\/products\/tomato-wild-currant-tomato-heirloom","provider":"Organic Garden Selections","version":"1.0","type":"link"}