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Tomato 'Minibel'

Solanum lycopersicum

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Minibel is a popular variety of Tomato, which belongs to the Solanum genus (Solanum lycopersicum 'Minibel'). 'Minibel' is considered a heirloom OP (open polliated) cultivar.

Dwarf, very compact determinate plant, 6-12" tall, regular rugose leaves, small bright red cherries 1-2" in diameter. Grows well in small 3 to 6" pots and suitable for growing under lights indoors.
Small red cherry fruit have a pleasant, but tart, flavor.

An annual, so it will last but a year in its native climate. Minibel is known for growing to a height of approximately 45.0 cm (1.46 feet).

Mexico is believed to be where Minibel originates from.

Minibel Tomato is normally fairly low maintenance and is normally quite easy to grow, as long as a level of basic care is provided throughout the year. Being aware of the basic soil, sun and water preferences will result in a happier and healthier plant.

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How to grow Tomato 'Minibel'

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Medium

Enjoys a full sun position in your garden and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Minibel is thought of as tender, so remember to wait until your soil is warm and the night time temperature is well above freezing before moving outside. Use USDA Hardiness Zone 3 - 14 as your guideline for the appropriate climate for this plant. Ensure your soil is loamy and has a ph of between 5.0 and 6.0 as Tomato is a moderately acidic soil to weakly acidic soil loving plant.

Growing Minibel from seed

Try to aim for a seed spacing of at least 2.60 feet (80.0 cm) and sow at a depth of around 0.78 inches (2.0 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 12°C / 54°F to ensure good germination.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Minibel about 42 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Minibel

Transplant out when around 15cm (6 inches) high.

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Minibel is a tender plant.

Harvesting Minibel

This variety tends to be ready for harvesting by mid summer.

Tomato 'Minibel' information

Lifecycle The lifecycle that Minibel exhibits. Annual Category The category for the Minibel plant. Fruit
Hardiness Is Minibel frost hardy? Tender Country of Origin Where does Minibel come from? Mexico
Harvest Time When is Minibel ready for harvest? Mid Summer
Mature Height How tall does Minibel grow? 45.0 cm / 1.46 feet Mature Spread How wide does Minibel grow? 20.0 cm / 7.8 inches
USDA Zone Range What zones does Minibel grow best in? Zone 3 - Zone 14 pH Range The level of acidity for Minibel. 5.0 - 6.0
Sun How much sunlight does Minibel need to grow? Full Sun
Water Requirements How much water does Minibel require? Medium Nitrogen Requirements How much nitrogen fertiliser does Minibel need? Medium
Ideal Germination Temperature Range What temperatures does Minibel need in order to germinate? 12°C / 54°F to 32°C / 90°F Growing Temperatures What temperatures are best to grow Minibel in? 13°C / 55°F to 35°C / 95°F
Sowing Depth How deep to plant Minibel? 2.0 cm / 0.78 inches
Sowing Distance Apart How far apart to sow Minibel 80.0 cm / 2.60 feet
Edible? Is Minibel edible? edible
Planting Distance Apart How far apart to plant Minibel seedlings? 45.0 cm / 1.46 feet

How long does Minibel take to grow?

These estimates for how long Tomato 'Minibel' takes to sprout, grow and harvest are from real observations from real gardeners, right around the world. Start logging and journaling your observations to participate!

Days to Germination How long does it take Minibel to germinate? 12 days Average 12 days | Min 3 days | Max 29 days (9)
Days to Transplant How long until I can plant out Minibel? + 13 days Average 13 days | Min 13 days | Max 13 days (1)
Days to Maturity How long until Minibel is ready for harvest / bloom? + 70 days Average 70 days | Min days | Max days (0)
Total Growing Days How long does it take to grow Minibel? = 95 days

When should I sow Minibel?

Folia's when to plant Tomato 'Minibel' estimates are relative to your last frost date. Enter your frost dates and we'll calculate your sowing and planting dates for you!

Latest Tomato 'Minibel' Reviews

10 Sep 2011

misskittin's Tomato "Minibel" was Reviewed day 177

This is just utterly gorgeous: The perfect sweet/acid/tomato flavour… They never make it into the kitchen, garden eating is where it’s at. Super productive too! 1 plant is perfect in an 8" pot

5 stars

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