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Topsy Tom Hybrid Tomato
$4.50
Packet - 10 to 12 Seeds
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Quick Facts
Days to Maturity55 days
SunlightFull Sun
Spacing18–24 Inches (or 1 plant per 10–12" container)
Germination5–10 days
Growing Information
Growing Topsy Tom Hybrid Tomato
‘Topsy Tom’ Tomato is the early, red-fruited companion to the popular ‘Tumbling Tom Yellow,’ offering the same compact, trailing habit that’s perfect for hanging baskets, containers, and patio planters. This cascading determinate variety produces abundant clusters of bright red, cherry-sized fruits with classic sweet tomato flavor. Its tidy, ornamental growth makes it an excellent choice for small spaces, edible landscaping, and gardeners who love effortless harvests right at arm’s reach.
Reliable, fast to mature, and incredibly productive, Topsy Tom delivers continuous color and fruit all season long—ideal for snacking, salads, and container-style gardening with high visual appeal.
Gardeners who enjoy Topsy Tom’s trailing habit will also love Tumbling Tom Yellow for additional color and versatility.
- Days to Maturity: 50–55 Days
- Sow Method: Start Indoors
- Sowing Depth: ¼ Inch
- Plant Spacing: 18–24 Inches (or 1 plant per 10–12" container)
- Sun Exposure: Full Sun
- Plant Height: 12–18 Inches (Trailing Habit)
- Fruit Size: Cherry – 1 Inch
- Fruit Color: Bright Red
- Fruit Type: Cherry / Snacking
- Growth Habit: Semi-Determinate (Cascading / Trailing)
- Flavor Profile: Sweet, Classic Cherry Flavor
- Resistant to:
- Early Blight
- Fusarium Wilt Race 1
- Stemphylium Grey Leaf Spot
- Special Features: Ideal for Hanging Baskets, High Yielding, Early Maturing, Compact Plants
- Hardiness Zones: Zones 4–9
- Best Uses: Hanging Baskets, Containers, Snacking, Salads, Patio Gardening
Catalog Page: 15
How to start
Start Indoors
Sowing depth
¼ Inch
Plant height
12–18 Inches (Trailing Habit)
Botanical name
Solanum lycopersicum
Questions
FAQ
How should I start these seeds?
Recommended sow method: Start Indoors.
How deep should I sow the seeds?
Sow at a depth of ¼ Inch.
How long until they germinate?
Typical germination: 5–10 days.
How far apart should I space them?
Recommended spacing: 18–24 Inches (or 1 plant per 10–12" container).
How much sun do they need?
Recommended sun exposure: Full Sun.
What’s your germination guarantee?
We stand behind the germination quality of our seed. If you have a germination issue, contact our team and we'll help make it right.
Not sure when to plant in your area?
Planting dates depend on your local frost dates and growing zone.
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Topsy Tom Hybrid Tomato$4.50 · Packet - 10 to 12 Seeds
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