How to Grow Micro Dwarf Tomatoes 🍅

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Want to grow tomatoes year round? Micro dwarf tomato plants are a great option! This video covers everything you need to know about how to grow micro dwarf tomatoes - supplies, step by step instructions and a few tricks for optimal results!
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00:00 Intro
00:49 Supplies
00:51 Containers
01:37 Potting Medium
02:31 Fertilizer/ Nutrition
03:33 Tomato Seedlings
04:31 Optional Supplies for Indoor Growing
07:05 How To
08:59 Tips for Growing Outdoors/Greenhouse
09:57 Pollinating
10:38 Watering
11:32 Varieties I'm Growing
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@amyreesor8128 2 жыл бұрын

the largest micro dwarf variety we have grown (from dozens) is blau zimmertomate - some of the fruits reached plum sized and the flavor was very nice when compared to similar varieties

@GrowfullywithJenna 2 жыл бұрын

Ooh- that one looks really interesting! Thanks for sharing!

@Fallforwardfarms Жыл бұрын

Girl you are amazing! I love love love your videos. I’ve been watching for years just waiting for the homestead door to open and you’re videos are so great!

@GrowfullywithJenna Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, Aubrey! I hope that homestead door opens soon!

@lilvegan 2 жыл бұрын

This was very helpful to me. I stuck my dwarf tomatoes in right along side of my garden tomatoes and they died shortly after setting fruit. I thought it could have been because they were weren't getting sun because of the garden tomatoes taking over the area... but looking back now, I'm sure they were diseased. I never would have thought that certain tomatoes were 'designed' for indoor growth!

@GrowfullywithJenna Жыл бұрын

Sorry to hear you lost yours. But yes- plant breeders are looking at such specific niches now a days, it’s rather remarkable!! Do you think you try micros again?

@BramptonGardener Жыл бұрын

I'm growing some this year and I'm soooo in love.

@GrowfullywithJenna Жыл бұрын

Woohoo! Glad to hear it!

@williamaber2791 2 жыл бұрын

I'd like to try growing these this fall/winter as well. This was very helpful and easy to follow- thanks

@GrowfullywithJenna 2 жыл бұрын

Let me know how it goes, WIlliam!

@PPH-GARDEN Жыл бұрын

How to grow tomatoes is very good and useful. thank you for sharing the method

@GmamaGrowz Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your micro dwarf tomatoes 🤩 I'll probably be trying some since I'm already growing dwarf varieties.

@GrowfullywithJenna Жыл бұрын

I hope you do give it a try!

@wingrider1004 2 жыл бұрын

I never knew about micro tomatoes...interesting. Well done presentation. Thank you for your continuing efforts.

@GrowfullywithJenna 2 жыл бұрын

They are a lot of fun! And it's so nice to have something green (and edible) growing in the house in the dead of winter!

@lynnlovessoil Жыл бұрын

I like the idea of not having to prune or trim them.

@GrowfullywithJenna Жыл бұрын

They are definitely low maintenance!

@mastertechnician3372 2 жыл бұрын

Perfect! I love it. Thanks Jenna.

@GrowfullywithJenna Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@mikefrench3800 2 жыл бұрын

LMAO on your tee-shirt

@GrowfullywithJenna 2 жыл бұрын

Haha- I was a little worried the joke would get missed, as you can only see the top half of the words for most of the video 😆

@mikefrench3800 2 жыл бұрын

@@GrowfullywithJenna Loved it

@brichter4669 Жыл бұрын

I am in zone 8b and am only going to grow dwarf tomatoes this spring. Growing 6 different dwarf varieties but no micros. I started my seedlings Jan 22nd, they germinated 5 days later and are now 3 weeks old since germinating, doing well. I will be transplanting into outdoor grow bags mid-March. Our last frost date is typically Mar 3rd but will give it another week or 2 before transplanting outside. Might give micros a try during the winter months. Thanks for sharing your info about growing dwarf tomatoes.

@GrowfullywithJenna Жыл бұрын

How fun!

@mantis7419 2 жыл бұрын

* would love a video or update on Lufa. My first time trying to grow in 6b and not sure if its doing well or not. Thanks for all you do and teach, Jenna.

@GrowfullywithJenna Жыл бұрын

I’ve been meaning to do this!

@laurieannmountainlife6619 2 жыл бұрын

This is very exciting to me! Thanks for sharing

@GrowfullywithJenna Жыл бұрын

Glad to hear it!!

@MountaineerMichael 8 ай бұрын

Thank you for being vibrant, my pa told me that irrigated tomatoes taste watery.

@frankfurder3742 2 жыл бұрын

Another awesome video, thanks Jenna

@GrowfullywithJenna Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome!

@michaelmarchione3408 2 жыл бұрын

I learned a lot about the Micro Dwarf Tomatoes from this video. A HUGE thumbs up! May I send you a few photos of what I did to grow my regular tomatoes in the greenhouse you are using in this video? I started doing it last year, but I have seen two other videos where gardeners are trying a similar technique this year. I was really successful and will do the same early next spring. I did it the same way with my peppers and eggplants this year. I actually didn't think it would work with peppers and eggplant. It surprised me. I ended up with some nice plants. Enjoyed, take care!

@GrowfullywithJenna 2 жыл бұрын

Yes please do send- if I recall, you said you have your outdoors, correct? I'd love to see what yoo're doing with it! Email- growfullywithjenna@gmail.com

@Just-Nikki 2 жыл бұрын

I grow them indoor year round. I use a cheap 4 shelf greenhouse but I haven’t tried the new ones you’re growing so I’m looking forward to the taste test. I’m growing orange hat, groovy tunes, tiny tim and siam right now.

@GrowfullywithJenna Жыл бұрын

Ooh fun! Glad to hear you’re growing too!

@janinesobala7977 Жыл бұрын

Florida Petite is a micro dwarf that produces tomatoes up to 1.5 ounces! I just got seeds, going to try this one. I have a tiny Tim that produces an amazing amount of fruit. Also starting jochalos, Red Robin and a couple others for winter. I grew lettuces, micro greens and spinach last winter, adding the tomatoes and a small bush variety cucumber this winter! I’ll be loving my salads.😊

@erikahuxley 9 ай бұрын

There is a new variety called Tiny Totem that has even bigger fruits than Florida Petite.

@sandram5664 2 жыл бұрын

Great video Jenna! Two years ago I grew Red Robin dwarf tomatoes over winter using the Kratky method with net pots, clay pellets and quart canning jars under grow lights. They did amazingly well and had great flavor. The odd thing was, I tried growing some outdoors the next summer and they were very bland. Thanks for reminding me about these and that it’s time to start them off for the winter season!

@GrowfullywithJenna 2 жыл бұрын

Very interesting! I'm guessing it had a lot to do with the nutrient mix you were feeding them via the Kratky method? That's something I've wanted to try for the last couple of winters and still haven't gotten around to it yet... maybe this year!

@sandram5664 2 жыл бұрын

@@GrowfullywithJenna Yes, I’m sure the nutrients did play a role. I like Kratky for herbs too, and I especially like that it doesn’t use soil…I’ve had too many dirty messes with potted veggies in my house!

@Just-Nikki Жыл бұрын

I was thinking about growing them using kratky. I was gifted 2 growing units but I haven’t used them yet. I’ll give it a shot. Thanks for the idea!

@sandram5664 Жыл бұрын

@@Just-Nikki Yay! I’d say definitely give them a go!

@lynnlovessoil Жыл бұрын

Lots of good info, thanks! I need to invest in a good grow light. I have just been using a LED shop light.

@GrowfullywithJenna Жыл бұрын

A good grow light has been a game changer for me!

@bndgk10188 2 жыл бұрын

Micro-dwarf tomatoes in containers is a good idea. I put mine out in my raised beds this spring and they grew so fast that they passed the top of the 10ft posts by mid July. I'll either have to do them in pots from now on or top them early.

@lettucesalad3560 2 жыл бұрын

Real micro-dwarf tomatoes should only get 12-18 inches high and they're determinate. If you grew one that was 10ft high, it's likely an indeterminate variety. Dwarf tomatoes are considered determinate and should only get 4-5 ft high. Maybe try Dwarf Tomato Project to find a different variety.

@GrowfullywithJenna 2 жыл бұрын

In addition to the resource Lettuce Salad mentioned, Renaissance Farms has a huge selection of micros too-- renaissancefarms.org/product-category/tomato-categories/micro-dwarf-tomatoes/

@user-nacv-8867 2 жыл бұрын

Nice video.Thanks for sharing

@GrowfullywithJenna 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@user-nacv-8867 2 жыл бұрын

Just Don.t forget to subscribe Thank you So much ❤️❤️🙏🙏

@farmerbizzlethebackyardgar2242 2 жыл бұрын

Great 👍 extend the season!!!

@GrowfullywithJenna 2 жыл бұрын

Yes! It's so nice to have fresh tomatoes in the middle of winter! I can & preserve, but sometime you just want a nice fresh one!

@farmerbizzlethebackyardgar2242 2 жыл бұрын

@@GrowfullywithJenna extended happiness when you can have home grown Tom’s! The season is so short and the perils of trying to get a good harvest. Especially when one has limited space to grow fruits ands veggies. Brilliant video thanks again for the info!!

@trenomas1 Жыл бұрын

Careful fertilizing with Phosphorous in the early stages. This can disrupt the plant's natural relationships with mychorrizae, which provide more stable and consistent phosphorous uptake throughout the season.

@GrowfullywithJenna Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip! The food I'm using is relatively low in Phosphorous, so I've not run into issues.

@noelleparris9451 2 жыл бұрын

Great lesson 👏🏾👍🏾 I've grown dwarfs from Renaissance Farms that did really well: Aztek (a sweet bright yellow cherry), Minibel (a bright red cherry with a sweet-tart flavor) and Little Red Riding Hood (a decent red cherry that grew way taller than I had expected...I had to up pot those and ended up taking them outside as they were simply too big to keep indoors!) I have one Aztek tomato plant inside now that has been producing since early spring. I'll start new ones for the fall and winter. Looking forward to your taste test 😊

@GrowfullywithJenna 2 жыл бұрын

I looked at so many from Renaissance- but couldn't make up my mind 😄... what an amazing selection he has! Which one was your favorite in terms of flavor?

@noelleparris9451 2 жыл бұрын

@@GrowfullywithJenna I think the Aztek was my favorite in terms of flavor. But the Minibels were tops in terms of production 😊 Could you let us know where you get your dwarf tom seeds?

@GrowfullywithJenna 2 жыл бұрын

@@noelleparris9451 Most of the new ones I mentioned haven't been released in the US yet (I'm hoping by next spring). But the Siam can be found here: www.totallytomato.com/product/T00650/82 The Red Velvet here: territorialseed.com/collections/tomato/products/red-velvet and probably my favorite from the same series (not growing it this time around because I ran out of seed) is Cocoa: territorialseed.com/products/cocoa

@noelleparris9451 2 жыл бұрын

@@GrowfullywithJenna thank you! 😊

@brianseybert2189 2 жыл бұрын

The 1st person to respond to his video was not only rude but wrong. Calcium is considered a micronutrient, actually, miss smarty pants should be careful who she is accusing of spreading miss information. You have never pretended to be other than who you are, a gardener... may I add, a fantastic one. I truly enjoy viewing your videos, keep it up, you have a wonderful fan base. Gardener Brian.

@GrowfullywithJenna 2 жыл бұрын

I appreciate this Brian, thank you so much!!

@vegetables_indoor Жыл бұрын

Beautifu tomatoes!😍

@GrowfullywithJenna Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@Begreen9 8 ай бұрын

This is very helpful. I am just starting to grow micro-dwarf tomatoes indoors. Last year I tried Tiny Tim which succeeded, but it's really more of a dwarf variety. What were your conclusions about the new varieties? Favorites? I couldn't find the end-of-the-season results.

@jamesguest4873 Жыл бұрын

Loved it! Never knew about these dwarves and I've only gardened for 40 years. I need to get out more. Wouldn't it be a trip if they come up with a cross where the dwarf makes a monster melon sized tomato?? Like just one or two that lay on the soil so it doesn't squish the plant to death. We'd be carving tomatoes for Halloween. :P

@GrowfullywithJenna Жыл бұрын

That would be a lot of fun!!

@ColKorn1965 2 жыл бұрын

I could grow these in my south facing bedroom, since I don't sleep there anyway 😃

@GrowfullywithJenna Жыл бұрын

Sounds like a good use of the bedroom!

@TheChromePoet Жыл бұрын

Andrina micro dwarf produces fairly large tomatoes for a dwarf.

@GrowfullywithJenna Жыл бұрын

Thanks! I'll check it out!

@becca22891 2 жыл бұрын

Love this! I am trying this as well and just got my Tiny Tim seeds in yesterday! 🙂Where did you get your seeds of so many dwarf types?

@GrowfullywithJenna Жыл бұрын

Most of the new ones I mentioned haven't been released in the US yet (I'm hoping by next spring www.prudac.com/products/tomatoes). But the Siam can be found here: www.totallytomato.com/product/T00650/82 The Red Velvet here: territorialseed.com/collections/tomato/products/red-velvet and probably my favorite from the same series (not growing it this time around because I ran out of seed) is Cocoa: territorialseed.com/products/cocoa Also, I've not purchased from here yet, but Renaissance Farms has an amazing selection: renaissancefarms.org/category/micro-dwarf-tomatoes/

@robertadcox8419 Жыл бұрын

Hi Jenna, I got my Tiara cabbage seed from Johnny's that you recommended. I am going to get them started for my fall garden. I'm in eastern North Carolina and usually don't get a hard frost until the middle to end of November. But this concept of Micro Dwarf Tomatoes is quite intriguing. I wonder if I will need supplemental lighting in my small greenhouse as I get into the months of November and December. Do the micro tomatoes continue to set fruit like an indeterminate or do they act like determinate tomatoes? Thanks for posting your ideas. I like the thought that someone is more obsessed with gardening than I am.

@GrowfullywithJenna Жыл бұрын

Ooh I hope you love them as much as I do! My guess is you may need supplemental lighting as the day length gets shorter in the fall- through the summer you’d probably get plenty of light in the greenhouse.

@AstroFifl Жыл бұрын

So nice

@GrowfullywithJenna Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@organicgardenmamavictoriab2768 Жыл бұрын

I want to do this so much

@GrowfullywithJenna Жыл бұрын

I hope you do!

@organicgardenmamavictoriab2768 Жыл бұрын

I started growing tiny tim tomatoes . Do you have a link for the dorf peppers?

@brianseybert2189 Жыл бұрын

I am finding out leaf mold is the best seed starter out there. This year I am not even going to add vermiculite to it.

@GrowfullywithJenna Жыл бұрын

It's good stuff for sure!

@darby5987 6 ай бұрын

Mix in some info with the infomercial. I'm going to take a pass and find a site with just a tad better ratio of commercial to info - kind of like finding a ration for NPK.

@JulesGardening 2 жыл бұрын

Glee sounds like the good stuff. Been watering a LOT this summer. Good points on fertilization, Jenna. Question: How long do you think peat moss is viable in a container? So, our nurser had a product line this year called "kitchen minis" which seemed cute but not bountiful. Ever heard of it? I missed it if you said so, but I just looked up microdwarf tomatoes and read most are indeterminate. Is that right? Oh, sorry for so many questions, but have you ever found hornworms in your greenhouse?

@GrowfullywithJenna 2 жыл бұрын

Yes! The Siam & Red Velvet I'm growing are from the Kitchen Minis series. I've grown all the tomatoes & peppers from it-- my favorite is 'Cocoa' tomato. For the size of the plants (which is only about 6-8" tall at most) they produced suprisingly well for me. The peppers were even more abundant. Peat moss- I'm not sure, it does tend to become hydrophobic after it sits dry for a while... but I couldn't give you an exact time frame. Most micro-dwarfs are determinate or semi-determinate... you'll get one flush of fruit and done. The kitchen minis specifically are determinate. I've not had hornworms in the greenhouse... yet... but it's only because the moths haven't found the plants yet. They could easily fly in and lay eggs.

@JulesGardening 2 жыл бұрын

@@GrowfullywithJenna Thanks. I certainly was suspect reading they were indeterminate. Did not seem right to me anyway. Have a great weekend!

@GrowfullywithJenna 2 жыл бұрын

@@JulesGardening You too!

@TLCInTheGarden Жыл бұрын

I did Tiny Tim and Florida Petite in containers and elevated raised bed this year on the balcony and they are producing well. I need to drop a round of seeds for indoor growing for the winter months. Do you have any pepper varieties that you would recommend for indoor growing?

@GrowfullywithJenna Жыл бұрын

Glad to hear yours are doing well! I really liked the Fresh Bites series of sweet snack peppers for indoor growing.

@mlstolarz Жыл бұрын

Hi Jenna, I was wondering if you have any grow light suggestions comparable to the Optic gmax 150? I’ve been trying to find one, but it seems everyone is out of stock. Thank you! I love your videos!

@GrowfullywithJenna Жыл бұрын

I ran into this problem too! I decided to add a second grow tent and was going to purchase another one of these lights and found them out of stock. So I went with this one: vivosun.com/vivosun-hcf1600-led-grow-light-160w-p68320123310964830-v58820960379616787?msclkid=b409ff82ad9314f8193f9c1b63db0669&Shopping_grow%20light708&New because it looked nearly identical. I've not had it long enough to give it a fair test, but I'm hoping it's comprable! I also asked @CBsGreenhouseandGarden what he uses as he's much more knowledgeable on indoor growing than I am, and he said he likes www.spider-farmer.com/products/sf-1000-led-grow-light/

@flutey28 Жыл бұрын

I'm growing Rosy Finch Micro dwarf this year, I have fruit but it hasn't blushed yet.

@GrowfullywithJenna Жыл бұрын

Oh fun! I'd love to know what you think of the flavor once they are ripe!

@flutey28 Жыл бұрын

@@GrowfullywithJenna I find them to be a little sour, but a pretty good producer (at least for my first variety)

@j.reneewhite915 Жыл бұрын

As I observe you potting up your transplants and knowing you are growing them indoors... Do you have tips and tricks to avoid fungus gnat infestations inside the house? I've been soaking my seedling medium in boiling water, in a sealed bucket for about 2 hours and that helps a lot. I dread indoor growing because of the bugs but I live in Aurora, Oregon. Zone 8b which sounds warm but we get cold here too. In fact today we were at 22 degrees and have had 24 hours of a total ice rink outside. So I really have to grow my seedlings indoors to get the head start for a better crop of food. I've had nominal success with winter sowing. And to be transparent I'm space challenged so I grow my seedlings in my bedroom. So any advice that you have had success with would be helpful. Thanks. P.S. I've grown Orange Hat and Micro Tom but found the flavor to be lacking. They're fantastic gifts to give fellow gardening enthusiasts.

@GrowfullywithJenna Жыл бұрын

I use this: www.gardensalive.com/product/knock-out-gnats-trade-granules It's Bacillus thuringiensis subsp. israelensis-- expensive, but a tiny bit goes a looooong way. Another method to stop them right off the bat, would be to do what @CBsGreenhouseandGarden does. He puts his seed starting medium in disposable aluminum casserole dishes and puts it in a 350F oven for 15 minutes and says it works great to sterilize the medium.

@alfrancis8 Жыл бұрын

Awesome. Did you do an update on these?

@GrowfullywithJenna Жыл бұрын

Of the 5 new varieties I grew ('Ponchi Fa', 'Pillar Catch Orange', 'Pillar Catch Red', 'Joy Red' and 'Sweet Sturdy Jo') if I had to pick a favorite, it would probably be the Pillar Catch Orange, but my 10 year old says that clearly Pillar Joy Red is the best (she considers herself quite the tomato connoisseur)! I still also really like my old favorites- Siam & Cocoa.

@alfrancis8 Жыл бұрын

@@GrowfullywithJenna Wow i'll check them out for next season. Thanks.

@elvianwana1194 Жыл бұрын

Good day? How did the dwarfs grow? I was looking into which to purchase to grow indoors for next fall/winter.

@GrowfullywithJenna Жыл бұрын

@elvianwana1194 Жыл бұрын

@@GrowfullywithJenna Many thanks.

@kathrynfair4072 2 жыл бұрын

I'm so going to do this! Why is your water brown when you are watering your Micro tomatoes? And what seed company do you recommend?

@GrowfullywithJenna Жыл бұрын

That was an old clip, and I was testing out some liquid fertilizer. I’ve since moved to the natural granular fertilizer.

@GrowfullywithJenna Жыл бұрын

Oh, and I don’t have a specific recommendation for micros. A lot of the varieties I’m trialing here aren’t available in the US yet- but hopefully by next season. I’ve heard good things about the selection of micros from Renaissance Farms.

@told1158 2 жыл бұрын

If only I could be brave enough to try growing my own food again. Everything that I have ever grown has died. Oh well 🤪 At least I can watch and enjoy your videos. Have a nice day. 🙂

@GrowfullywithJenna 2 жыл бұрын

Oh no!! I hope you do give it a try again some day!

@sanditonsanditon6298 6 ай бұрын

Hi Jenna! Thank you so much for all of your videos, I was wondering if there's any way to talk to you about the possibility of growing these dwarf tomatoes in a vertical farm situation, they seem like the ideal size but wasn't sure if you could give me some advice on plant nutrition coming through a trickle past the roots system as far as how often to water them and what the time on time off et cetera might be. Do you do anything like whatsapp where we could have a conversation about that either through text or call? I work for a company that grows primarily lettuce and lettuce mixes vertically but we are looking for alternate crops that we might be able to grow in our equipment and would love the chance to pick your brain.

@lesyaverbetsky4187 Жыл бұрын

Hi Jenna, how have these varieties performed ?

@GrowfullywithJenna Жыл бұрын

If I had to pick a favorite, it would probably be the Pillar Catch Orange, but my 10 year old says that clearly Pillar Joy Red is the best (she considers herself quite the tomato connoisseur 😆). But I'm regrowing these same varieties right now for a reevaluation- we were gone and the tomatoes were a smidge over ripe by the time we got to taste the first batch. I still love my old go-to's though- "Siam" and "Cocoa".

@emkn1479 2 жыл бұрын

Great info…maybe I’ll get some tomatoes going indoors. It’s tempting! Speaking of potting mix… I have found a new one called Beyond Peat (also uses a Bio Fiber and claims to be professional) at my local big box/grocery store. It’s so convenient…just wondering if you or anyone else has used it?

@GrowfullywithJenna 2 жыл бұрын

That sounds really promising! I've not seen any in my local stores, but I may have to track some down to try it!

@emkn1479 2 жыл бұрын

@@GrowfullywithJenna From my understanding they have an arrangement with Walmarts across the country (there was a press release I tracked down). That’s where I found it. 🤷‍♀️

@GrowfullywithJenna 2 жыл бұрын

@@emkn1479 Thanks- I'm glad you said that, I wouldn't have thought to look there!

@emkn1479 Жыл бұрын

@@GrowfullywithJenna Yes, I was super surprised. The price was already good and now it seems they’re reducing it as we approach the end of the season.

@helenmcclellan452 2 жыл бұрын

Where can I buy seeds for the dwarf tomato varieties you mentioned? I would like to grow some this fall.

@GrowfullywithJenna 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Helen- for the varieties I mentioned that I've already grown, you can find them here territorialseed.com/collections/tomato/products/red-velvet and here www.totallytomato.com/product/T00650/82 Also, I didn't mention this one, but it's another nice one I've tried territorialseed.com/pages/search-results-page?q=cocoa%20tomato To my knowledge, the others that I mentioned aren't availabe in the states yet (I'm just trialing them), but I hope they are soon. In the meantime, Renaisssance Farms has a whole line of micros renaissancefarms.org/product-category/tomato-categories/micro-dwarf-tomatoes/ I've not grown these, but have heard from quite a few folks who have had great results with this seed!

@christinebarnaby7303 Жыл бұрын

do you have any places to recommend for purchasing micro tomatoes

@GrowfullywithJenna Жыл бұрын

Most of the new ones I mentioned haven't been released in the US yet (I'm hoping by next spring www.prudac.com/products/tomatoes). But the Pillar Catch Orange is available here: territorialseed.com/products/pillar-catch-orange The Siam can be found here: www.totallytomato.com/product/T00650/82 The Red Velvet here: territorialseed.com/collections/tomato/products/red-velvet and probably my favorite from the same series (not growing it this time around because I ran out of seed) is Cocoa: territorialseed.com/products/cocoa Also, I've not purchased from here yet, but Renaissance Farms has an amazing selection: renaissancefarms.org/category/micro-dwarf-tomatoes/

@nicholasdemarest4254 2 жыл бұрын

Where do you get your micro tomato seeds from? Would like to try some this winter.

@GrowfullywithJenna Жыл бұрын

@nicholasdemarest4254 Жыл бұрын

Thank you

@mikefrench3800 2 жыл бұрын

How do you handle late season blight? My tomatoes are still looking ok but it is so damn humid and getting convection showers now.

@GrowfullywithJenna 2 жыл бұрын

My main defense is growing varieties that have been specifically bred with blight resistance. It's a real problem here. I don't like to spray, but if I know it's going to be a really high pressure year, I start with a preventative spray (I use this: www.gardensalive.com/product/soap-shield-flowable-liquid-copper-fungicide-3 )

@mikefrench3800 2 жыл бұрын

@@GrowfullywithJenna Thanks!!

@virvirusa 2 жыл бұрын

Would growing multiple micro dwarfs in larger pots work just as well? Since larger pots tend to dry out less quickly...

@GrowfullywithJenna 2 жыл бұрын

Great question-- I don't see why it wouldn't work!

@noelleparris9451 2 жыл бұрын

I like this idea, thanks for sharing it 👌🏾

@janwilliams3545 Жыл бұрын

Jenna can you PLEASE explain in more depth, fertilizing micro dearf tomatoes; i know you use guerneys at planting, but then what????? Please help

@GrowfullywithJenna Жыл бұрын

That's it. I apply the fertilizer at planting and don't add anything else.

@jimbarczynski5331 4 күн бұрын

Will the seeds taken from the Mini Red Velvet tomato plant produce the same mini tomato plant?

@GrowfullywithJenna 4 күн бұрын

They will not

@jimbarczynski5331 Күн бұрын

@@GrowfullywithJenna Why? I took from my mini red velvet tomato

@tbone9194 Жыл бұрын

Where can I buy the seeds for the dwarf tomatoes?

@GrowfullywithJenna Жыл бұрын

For the varieties I mentioned that I've already grown, you can find them here territorialseed.com/collections/tomato/products/red-velvet and here www.totallytomato.com/product/T00650/82 Also, I didn't mention this one, but it's another nice one I've tried territorialseed.com/pages/search-results-page?q=cocoa%20tomato To my knowledge, the others that I mentioned aren't availabe in the states yet (I'm just trialing them), but I hope they are soon. In the meantime, Renaisssance Farms has a whole line of micros renaissancefarms.org/product-category/tomato-categories/micro-dwarf-tomatoes/ I've not grown these, but have heard from quite a few folks who have had great results with this seed!

@baneverything5580 Жыл бұрын

This is my 5th time planting these from different vendors who repeatedly sold me fake normal cherry tomatoes seeds. Wasted so much money and time. Maybe I finally have real ones I can grow in small hydro gardens this winter.

@shamshersinghfarmernews884 2 жыл бұрын

💚👍

@GrowfullywithJenna 2 жыл бұрын

😄

@robertmiddleton8199 4 ай бұрын

Seeds please I'll share with others after harvest

@jimmason1072 2 жыл бұрын

Use a rabbits tail... for pollinating .🥴🧐 sorry I meant , yes something very soft.....haha...

@GrowfullywithJenna 2 жыл бұрын

Haha- yes, that would work!

@pierreshasta1480 2 жыл бұрын

Hello, this is an interesting video, but don't waste your time pollinating your flowers with a brush, the wind from the fan is enough (tomatoes are self-fertile).

@GrowfullywithJenna 2 жыл бұрын

I used only a fan the first time I grew these, and had a lot of skips where blossoms dropped and did not form fruit. I suspect it may have been because I had the plants packed into such a tight spot, that the air from the fan just was not reaching all the blossoms... but I'm not certain about that. Now I hand pollinate just to be sure!

@pierreshasta1480 2 жыл бұрын

@@GrowfullywithJenna I grew cherry tomato plants hydroponically, indoors, with grow lights. My tomato plants produced all year round without interruption, for an entire year. I never did any hand pollination, just the fans running during the day (at low speed) and yet the production was constant and abundant. Could your problem come from too much heat, my tomato and strawberry plants which are in the same room are at 23 degrees centigrade. www.hebergeur-image.com/upload/171.244.184.58-60dd197fa6bb8.jpg

@mikefrench3800 2 жыл бұрын

Do you play piano?

@GrowfullywithJenna 2 жыл бұрын

I do... not very well, but I try 😆

@mikefrench3800 2 жыл бұрын

@@GrowfullywithJenna You are just awesome!

@johnmccrae1102 3 ай бұрын

This is just an advert for different items.Switched off

@MK-ti2oo 3 ай бұрын

Five minutes in and there's been soil advert, fertilizer advert, grow light advert. Ffs.

@nibiru3645 2 жыл бұрын

Calcium is considered a macro nutrient not a micro nutrient. Also, you should include copper, molybdenum, and boron, just to name a few. Get the rest of the story before you misinform your audience.

@lonismith3002 2 жыл бұрын

Ewww, do you need a hug? Why so rude? Yikes. Bad manners !

@GrowfullywithJenna 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Loni- this made my morning 😄. Nibiru is correct- in the plant world calcium is classified as a macro and I mispoke (had my head wrapped around human nutrition 😆). Regardless- my point is ultimately that tomatoes will perform and taste better with a good mix of nutrients- macro & micro versus just giving them 'the big 3'.

@lonismith3002 2 жыл бұрын

@@GrowfullywithJenna Hey, we’re all human and make mistakes. It’s the rudeness I can’t stand. Thank you for the correction. Happy gardening!!

@GrowfullywithJenna 2 жыл бұрын

@@lonismith3002 💚 happy gardening to you too!!

@brianseybert2189 2 жыл бұрын

Before you jump to criticize, their are many schools of thought of macro and micro nutrients. Calcium is considered buy many professional gardeners as a micro nutrient. Jenna, by far is the least person on KZfaq to miss inform fellow gardeners, I think a direct apology is appropriate. Jenna does not misinform her audience. Just me. Smarty pants Where's your KZfaq channel?