Tomatoes 24" in height or Under

[Shawn]

I have been going through catalogs and have seen some plants that are 24" in height or under.  I will be adding them here.

You may notice a "D" or an "I" after the height.  That will tell you if it is Determinate or Indeterminate.  I will be updating these as well.

If anyone has knowledge of others, please comment with the name and vendor as well as their height.  I will add it to the list.  Once added, your comment will be removed.

I will add more as I continue to go thru the catalogs and will make a follow up post when additions are made.

Lastly, keep in mind this is not a full list, just those I came across

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Park Seed

    Patio Choice Yellow Hybrid (18") 

    Red Velvet Cherry (approx 8" tall)  (Thanks to maskedsonnet) Aded 7/27/22

Totally Tomato

    Patio Choice Red Hybrid (24")

    Homeslice Hybrid (18"-24")

    Gold Nugget Tomato (24"  D)  (Thanks to beachshrink for submitting) Added 12/30/19

    Little Bing Hybrid Tomato (24"  D)   (Thanks to beachshrink for submitting)   Added 12/30/19

    Micro Tom Tomato (6"-8"  D)   (Thanks to beachshrink for submitting)   Added 12/30/19

Territorial

    Red Robin (8"-12")

    Little Napoli  (12"-18")

Burpee

    BushSteak Hybrid (22")  Dwarf

    Bush Early Girl  (18")

    Veranda Red Hybrid (18-20")

Heritage Seed Market

    Aztek  (10")

    Baby  (plant topped at about 3-4”, hiding fruit under leaves, spread to about 6-8”)

    Birdie Rouge  (usually stay 12")

    Chibikko  (15")

    Gold Pearl   (15"-16")

    Hahms Gelbe Topftomate  (6"-8")

    Moment  (9"-16")

    Orange Hat  (10"-16")

    Pinocchio Orange  (10")

    Yellow Balcony  (12")

    Yellow Dwarf  (10")

Michigan Heirlooms

    Duckling  (Stays under 24")

    Garden Pearl  (Under 12")

    Micro  (6"-8")

    Patio Princess (18"-24")

   

Adaptive Seeds

    Gundula  (12"-20")

Reimer Seed

    Fantastico  (15"-24")  (Thanks to clumsythumbs for submitting)

Bakers Creek

    Orange Hat (5")  (Per Err0r1755 and his garden.  Thank you for submitting)

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The following are comments that have been made by members.  I can not vouch if true but these are their statements.

The larger the fruit description, even though the plant states 'dwarf', the less toms you will get in the AG.

Container gardening, patio,is meant for soil.  You need to look for micro or micro-dwarf.  Patio dwarf is not 'dwarf' for the hydro machine.  The plants always grow taller in the machines than described on the package...

For instance, I have grown the Early Girl Hybrids (listed above and in the catalogs as dwarf) outside in soil in an Earthbox and they were as tall as I am with pruning!

I strongly suggest the Heirloom Kit from AG, or if you go custom, Red Robin, Red Windowbox, Tiny Tim and other plants from the tried and proven suggested list here, members' projects or videos on YouTube..

Re, the San Marzano: 'San Marzano Tomato, tender annual 2oz fruit, indeterminate, 'yields large plants w/ heavy crop.'

That is a red light right there. Sounds tempting, but definitely an outdoor plant.   Would I personally plant any on the list? Outside, yes.  But the only thing you can do is to try them for yourself and see.  Because you may just find one that works.

Another way to shop for a seed is to Google images of that plant in gardens or others' garden projects of that particular mature plant and get a clue as to height.

Having said that,  It is worth it to buy a 9 or 7 pod Kit , a quart of nutrients and you can split the kit up in your Tall machines.

One plants no more than 2 pods in a Bounty so that the hood light can reach all the plants and also the roots have room in the bowl.. 3 plants are too many for 1 machine. So if you have 1 large kit, split it up and..."Bob's your uncle' as they say across the pond! I have done that several times and it is a money saver....and your project is guaranteed to grow or you get a replacement.

[urbandemeter]

Hi all. Sadly, I just bought tomato seeds at Home Depot(!) before seeing Corrine's prior years reco for Window Box Red Micro Dwarf on renaissancefarms.com. Do you think it's worth trying any of these seeds or should I give them away and order WBRMDwarfs or something from your list?

FYI, my plants just stay in the AGs. I've no patio even -- I'm in an apartment!

TO use or admit wrong choice before going further?
Burpee Baby Boomer Hybrid Tomato, determinate, bush type 'perfect for patios,' 1oz cherry tomatoes
Burpee Roma VF Tomato, compact determinate, 2oz fruits
Seeds of Change, Organic Heirloom San Marzano Tomato, tender annual 2oz fruit, indeterminate, 'yields large plants w heavy crop.'

I use one Bounty Elite, 9pod, and one Ultra LED, 7pod for 24" height. I've last year's plastic seed holders, coconut coir to put in them, and was going to plop 3 or so tomato seeds into each holder and see if any AG-workable tomatoes grow. 

Last year I did AG's own Heirloom cherry tomatoes and they were easy, bountiful and delicious!! Those pricey pods... I'd prefer learning to use my own seeds. Thanks!

[Shawn]

Mar 21, 2020 8:39:48 GMT -5 urbandemeter said:

Hi all. Sadly, I just bought tomato seeds at Home Depot(!) before seeing Corrine's prior years reco for Window Box Red Micro Dwarf on renaissancefarms.com. Do you think it's worth trying any of these seeds or should I give them away and order WBRMDwarfs or something from your list?

FYI, my plants just stay in the AGs. I've no patio even -- I'm in an apartment!

TO use or admit wrong choice before going further?
Burpee Baby Boomer Hybrid Tomato, determinate, bush type 'perfect for patios,' 1oz cherry tomatoes
Burpee Roma VF Tomato, compact determinate, 2oz fruits
Seeds of Change, Organic Heirloom San Marzano Tomato, tender annual 2oz fruit, indeterminate, 'yields large plants w heavy crop.'

I use one Bounty Elite, 9pod, and one Ultra LED, 7pod for 24" height. I've last year's plastic seed holders, coconut coir to put in them, and was going to plop 3 or so tomato seeds into each holder and see if any AG-workable tomatoes grow. 

Last year I did AG's own Heirloom cherry tomatoes and they were easy, bountiful and delicious!! Those pricey pods... I'd prefer learning to use my own seeds. Thanks!

Welcome to the forum urbandemeter!

I am growing the Heirloom AG now and they are really good.  I started the window box but had an unfortunate accident with them am d will be trying again soon.  In my years of AG'ing I recently just grew my first tomatoes. 

Members here will be able to help. 

[urbandemeter]

Thanks! I appreciate your welcome and tips. Enjoy some AG Heirlooms for me. If you like pepper spice, I had great luck growing AG Heirloom Tomatoes (1 red, 1 golden harvest) in the same AG as one AG jalapeno pepper. They share common requirements along the lines of grow time, nutrients, light and desire for space. 

[airscapes]

I am new to AG and can not fathom how you can grow tomatoes in these little things.  I have grown the Early Girl Bush outside and the stopped at about 24" but the fruit load was probably 20-30lb per plant or more.  Since they are determinant once they flower and hit the max height they are done.  I only grow one variety outside now, Burpee Early 4th of July which is "I" and will grow to 12' if not topped.. my supports are 7' tall. 
Next winter I want to try growing a tomato hydroponically in a 5gallon Aerobucket I have yet to design.. but can not figure out where to put it in my house.. Thanks for the info, I am learning a lot about water dirt 

[airscapes]

Thank you for this list!

I don't like fresh tomatoes but I love tomato sauce. Anyone know if any of these varieties would make a good sauce?

I never liked tomatoes that much either but my wife introduced me to the tomato sandwich.

White bread toasted, Mayo, 2 slices of American cheese , sliced tomatoes and salt.. YUM!



Far as sauce goes you want Plum tomatoes as they have a lot of meat and less juice.
This one looks like it might be good and is Determinate 


territorialseed.com/collections/tomato/products/tomato-cordova

[jen517]

Jan 31, 2021 14:23:26 GMT -5 airscapes said:

I am new to AG and can not fathom how you can grow tomatoes in these little things.  I have grown the Early Girl Bush outside and the stopped at about 24" but the fruit load was probably 20-30lb per plant or more.  Since they are determinant once they flower and hit the max height they are done.  I only grow one variety outside now, Burpee Early 4th of July which is "I" and will grow to 12' if not topped.. my supports are 7' tall. 
Next winter I want to try growing a tomato hydroponically in a 5gallon Aerobucket I have yet to design.. but can not figure out where to put it in my house.. Thanks for the info, I am learning a lot about water dirt 

I’m growing Tiny Tim tomatoes and they are a dwarf plant that only get 1-2 feet maximum height but you get a lot of cherry tomatoes on one plant.

[Shawn]

Feb 5, 2021 10:26:46 GMT -5 jen517 said:

I’m growing Tiny Tim tomatoes and they are a dwarf plant that only get 1-2 feet maximum height but you get a lot of cherry tomatoes on one plant.

Welcome jen517!  I think I grew them as well.  I can not remember as I only grew three tomato plants in all the years I have been Aerogardening.  I know the Red Robins are also dwarf and give out a lot of fruits as well.  Feel free to share pictures of what you are growing

[Sher]

Welcome, jen517!

I have grown several varieties of cherry tomatoes in my Harvests and Bountys, including Tiny Tim. Good choice!

You would probably love Red Robins, too. The fruit is a little bigger and I love the taste.

[Shawn]

Is it necessary to only grow tomatoes from seed...I would love to try seedling's from nursery...

I personally have never done this, then again I am not a tomato grower.  I have seen others take seedlings out from one AG pod (carefully) and place them in another.  As for ones from a nursery.  You would have to really rinse off all the dirt from the roots.  You would not want any of that to get into the pump and clog it up.  That is not to say it can not be done.  I would suggest to wait until out "tomato" growers log in to assist in your question.

Oh I also would like to say Welcome!

[airscapes]

Is it necessary to only grow tomatoes from seed...I would love to try seedling's from nursery...

Growing from Seed it probably your best bet if you are not plating in dirt.. I am new to hydroponics but not new to growing tomatoes. I always grow from seed, this way you know what you are growing, you don't bring home any pests or diseases from the grower or nursery  and of course you don't stress out the plant moving it from one growing medium to a completely different medium (dirt to water only)

All that said, never grown anything hydroponically yet, seeds have only been in the pods 2 days..

[Sher]

 it is often done with Kratky, and should do well in the Aerogarden if the size is right.

Howver, it is an excellent way to introduce soil borne pathogens into your Aerogarden..

I would either grow from seed or from a cutting that was been swished around in soapy water for a few minutes, then carefully rinsed, to remove bugs.

And welcome to Aerogarden Addicts!

[airscapes]

My wife and I have switched our diet to low carb and I have actually started to eat salad.. That said, we just ran out of our summer tomatoes a couple weeks ago and are back to buying Campari's .  I know I can't grow our normal indeterminate variety inside so I thought I would try some cherries even if my wife does not like them, I might!    So I looked over that list up top and did some shopping at Heritage. Not sure which one I will start with but here is what I ordered.   Willing to share a few seeds if anyone wants to try something I bought, please PM and I can mail you a few.
A couple of them did not say how big the plant got and one did say it grew to 3ft which would be problematic inside but there is always next summer!


Birdie Rouge heritageseedmarket.com/index.php/product/birdie-rouge/
Bernt's Sma Sota heritageseedmarket.com/index.php/product/bernts-sma-sota/
Gartenperle (Sadovaya Zhemchuzhina; Garden Pearl) heritageseedmarket.com/index.php/product/gartenperle-sadovaya-zhemchuzhina-garden-pearl/
Lille Lise (1 variety per purchased order) heritageseedmarket.com/index.php/product/lille-lise-gift-only-with-order/
Moment  heritageseedmarket.com/index.php/product/moment/
Nano Ciliegia heritageseedmarket.com/index.php/product/nano-ciliegia/

[lynnee]

airscapes , I'm really looking forward to seeing the results of your AG tomato projects. You'll probably be growing indeterminates eventually! I still plan to get some Green Zebras going, but that will be a real challenge. (I can grow them on my patio, with limited production because it's really too cool for them.)

Glad to hear that you're eating salads and tomatoes. They're not my food of choice, either, but H loves them.

An old photo of my Zebras:

[Sher]

I love your Zebra photo, lynnee!

[Shawn]

Bumping

[ERR0R1755]

I noticed that the Orange Hat from Heritage Seed Market is labelled as 10"-16". Not sure if it varies that wildly from vendor to vendor, but when I grew the Orange Hat from Baker Creek, it only reached 5" tall.

This is a good list though! I'll definitely get some of those shorter varieties to try out.

[Shawn]

Jan 21, 2022 1:32:26 GMT -5 ERR0R1755 said:

I noticed that the Orange Hat from Heritage Seed Market is labelled as 10"-16". Not sure if it varies that wildly from vendor to vendor, but when I grew the Orange Hat from Baker Creek, it only reached 5" tall.

This is a good list though! I'll definitely get some of those shorter varieties to try out.

I will add to the list.  Thanks

[scarfguy]

Somebody mentioned "bush early girl" above.

Anybody tried a bush early girl in a bounty or farm 12

I'm looking for suggestions for full-size tomatoes (not cherry) that are 24" or under.

[lynnee]

scarfguy, I haven't tried the Early Girl, but any determinate tomato variety (dwarf or bush) that doesn't grow much taller than your Bounty or Farm model (24" or 36") should work.

You will probably need to give your large-tomato plant(s) some extra AG nutrients, some CalMag+, and maybe some tomato blossom set formula when they get past the seedling stage.

I'm growing indeterminate (vining) Green Zebras (2 plants) in a Farm XL, but it's a challenge. I started them in a Farm Plus, but the vines needed more than 24" of growing space.

With non-cherry tomatoes, the key to success lies in the nutrients, I think. After 28 days or so, I give my tomatoes 12ml AG nutes, 5ml CalMag+, and 5ml KoolBloom per gallon of water at every 14-day feeding. Then I do an R&R every two weeks.