Patio

Family: Solanaceae Nightshade

Sun-warmed sweetness bursts from Patio’s miniature fruits—small, glossy globes that blush from green to a rich, true red with a clean, candy-like flavor.

The texture is delightfully firm yet juicy, making each bite feel crisp and bright. Ideal for fresh snacking, colorful salads, and vibrant sauce-making, Patio’s compact habit brings full-size tomato satisfaction to the smallest garden spaces.

Light: Full SunMaturity: 75 DaysHabit: Determinate

Planting schedules and alerts are optimized for Columbus (Zone 6b).

Crop Dates

Milestone	Date
Start Indoors	Mar 7th
Last Frost	Apr 25th
Transplant / Sow Outdoors	Jun 13th
Harvest Begins	Aug 27th
Harvest Ends	Oct 16th

Crop Details

Trait	Value
Days to Maturity	75
Sun Requirements	Full Sun
Growth Habit	Determinate
Support Needed	Cage
Planting Depth	Normal
Germination Temp (°F)	75
Min Soil Temp (°F)	60
Min Night Temp (°F)	50
Harden Off (days)	8

Culinary Notes

Chef's Note

This miniature tomato variety eats like a sun-warmed candy: firm skin, juicy center, and enough acidity to keep everything tasting bright rather than flat. It’s built for raw snacking and quick hot treatments where you want the fruit to blister without turning watery.

Best Uses

snack-slicing onto flaky salt for a crisp raw bite
tossing into color-forward salads where it won’t collapse too fast
fast blistering and quick-release pan sauce for pasta
chopping into pico-style salsa for fresh, fruit-forward pop

Flavor Profile

candy-like sweetness bright, juicy snap clean tomato acidity glossy, firm bite with lots of seedy juice

Kitchen Pairings

mozzarella olive oil garlic balsamic vinegar prosciutto arugula

Frequently Asked Questions

What pest or disease is most likely to hit Solanum lycopersicum (tomatoes), and what should I do?

Early blight (Alternaria) commonly shows up as dark, concentric “bullseye” spots on older tomato leaves. Remove and discard affected leaves, avoid overhead watering, and spray an approved fungicide labeled for tomatoes at the first signs, repeating as directed. If you see wilting with yellowing and brown streaks, suspect bacterial wilt and remove affected plants to prevent spread.

How often should I water tomatoes (Solanum lycopersicum) during peak fruiting?

During the main growing/fruiting phase, keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged—aim for about 1–1.5 inches (2.5–4 cm) of water per week depending on heat. Water deeply 1–2 times weekly so moisture reaches several inches down, and keep foliage dry to reduce leaf diseases. If fruits crack or leaves curl, adjust toward steadier moisture rather than letting the soil swing dry then soak.

How can I tell when my tomatoes (Solanum lycopersicum) are ready to harvest?

Harvest when fruits reach full color for the variety and feel slightly firm but yield to gentle pressure at the blossom end. Most patio tomatoes grown to ~75 days are ready once the first clusters are fully colored, and you can pick every 2–3 days during peak harvest. Avoid pulling—twist lightly or snip the stem so you don’t damage the plant or nearby fruit trusses.