Patio

Family: Solanaceae Nightshade

Planting Schedule

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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

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Patio Planting Dates by USDA Zone

Estimated US hardiness-zone windows for sow, transplant, and harvest. Enter a US ZIP above for exact local dates, or open a zone below.

Zone	Start Indoors	Sow / Transplant	Harvest
Zone 1a	Protected Environment Only
Zone 1b	Protected Environment Only
Zone 2a	Apr 6th	Jul 13th	Sep 26th – Aug 29th
Zone 2b	Mar 27th	Jul 3rd	Sep 16th – Aug 25th
Zone 3a	Mar 27th	Jul 3rd	Sep 16th – Sep 1st
Zone 3b	Mar 31st	Jul 7th	Sep 20th – Sep 21st
Zone 4a	Mar 27th	Jul 3rd	Sep 16th – Sep 24th
Zone 4b	Mar 25th	Jul 1st	Sep 14th – Sep 27th
Zone 5a	Mar 20th	Jun 26th	Sep 9th – Sep 30th
Zone 5b	Mar 16th	Jun 22nd	Sep 5th – Oct 5th
Zone 6a	Mar 13th	Jun 19th	Sep 2nd – Oct 10th
Zone 6b	Mar 7th	Jun 13th	Aug 27th – Oct 16th
Zone 7a	Mar 2nd	Jun 8th	Aug 22nd – Oct 20th
Zone 7b	Feb 20th	May 29th	Aug 12th – Oct 28th
Zone 8a	Feb 11th	May 20th	Aug 3rd – Nov 5th
Zone 8b	Feb 2nd	May 11th	Jul 25th – Nov 12th
Zone 9a	Jan 16th	Apr 24th	Jul 8th – Nov 26th
Zone 9b	Dec 22nd	Mar 30th	Jun 13th – Dec 9th
Zone 10a	Continuous Production
Zone 10b	Continuous Production
Zone 11a	Continuous Production
Zone 11b	Continuous Production
Zone 12a	Continuous Production
Zone 12b	Continuous Production
Zone 13a	Continuous Production
Zone 13b	Continuous Production

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.