Hawaiian Currant Tomato

All our seeds are 100% Canadian Grown, Processed-by-Hand, Non-GMO, Certified Organic, and Open Pollinated. From our 10-acre Seed Farm in Metchosin, BC since 2004.

Quick Notes

• Exceptionally sweet miniature tomatoes
• Juicy, intensely flavoured fruit perfect for snacking
• Heavy and continuous production all summer
• Indeterminate; benefits from support
• Popular favourite for kids and garden visitors

About Hawaiian Currant Tomato
Hawaiian Currant Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) is an exceptionally sweet, miniature tomato variety that offers tiny bursts of intense flavour in every bite. Beloved by gardeners, farm staff, and visitors alike, these tiny tomatoes produce abundantly all season long, ensuring a continuous supply for snacking straight from the garden. Indeterminate plants benefit from staking or cages due to their vigorous growth and prolific fruit production. Perfectly suited to patio containers or garden plots, Hawaiian Currant Tomatoes quickly become a summer favourite.

Where Can You Grow Hawaiian Currant Tomato?
Hawaiian Currant Tomato grows best in Zones 3-9, preferring warm, sunny locations and fertile, well-drained soil. They thrive in garden beds, greenhouses, and large containers.

History and Historical Uses
Originating from Hawaii, this variety has long been cherished for its exceptional sweetness, flavour, and productivity. It is traditionally eaten fresh and is a popular variety in kitchen gardens for both its ornamental appeal and snacking qualities.

Canadian Zone Information
Zones 8-9: Start seeds indoors early, transplant outdoors after last frost; harvest throughout summer.
Zones 5-7: Start seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost, transplant after risk of frost has passed.
Zones 3-4: Best grown in greenhouse or containers; start seeds indoors early for maximum yield.

How to Grow and Harvest Hawaiian Currant Tomato

• Planting: Sow seeds indoors 6mm (¼in) deep; transplant seedlings 45-60cm (18-24in) apart after frost.
• Watering: Provide consistent moisture, especially during fruit set and growth.
• Support: Provide stakes, cages, or trellises to manage vigorous growth and support fruit-laden branches.
• Harvesting: Pick fruit when fully coloured, firm, and bursting with flavour.

Seed Saving Tips for Future Supply

• Select Best Fruits: Choose the healthiest, fully ripe tomatoes from vigorous plants.
• Extract Seeds: Scoop seeds into water; allow seeds to ferment for 2-3 days to remove gel coating.
• Rinse and Dry: Rinse seeds thoroughly, then dry completely on paper towel or screens.
• Store: Store dry seeds in an airtight container in a cool, dark place. Seeds remain viable up to 5 years.

Certified Organic By
Islands Organics Producers Association (Cert#1962)