Plate de Haiti Tomato is a historic Haitian heirloom variety known for its large, deeply ribbed, red-orange fruits with a rich, slightly tangy flavor. Traditionally grown in Haitian gardens and Creole cuisine, this tomato is perfect for sauces, soups, roasting, and fresh salads. With its high productivity and heat tolerance, it thrives in warm climates, producing abundant, flavorful fruits all season long.
This cherished variety is part of the African Diaspora Collection, grown in collaboration with True Love Seeds, celebrating the resilience, culture, and culinary traditions of Haiti and the African diaspora.
Why You’ll Love It:
🍅 Deeply Ribbed, Flavorful Fruits – Perfect for cooking, canning, and fresh eating.
🌿 Traditional Haitian Heirloom – A vital part of Creole cuisine and food heritage.
☀️ Heat-Tolerant & High-Yielding – Thrives in warm climates with continuous fruiting.
🐝 Pollinator-Friendly – Attracts bees and butterflies to your garden.
🖤 Part of the African Diaspora Collection – Grown with True Love Seeds, honoring ancestral farming traditions.
Growing Tips:
- 🌞 Sunlight: Full sun (6+ hours per day)
- 💧 Water: Keep soil consistently moist but well-drained
- 🌱 Spacing: 24-36 inches apart for proper airflow
- ⏳ Harvest: 75-85 days from transplant; pick when deep red-orange for best flavor
Plate de Haiti Tomato – Container Growing Tips 🍅🪴✨
Yes! Plate de Haiti Tomatoes can be grown in containers, making them perfect for urban gardeners, patios, and small spaces. Here’s how to grow them successfully in a container:
🪴 Pot Size: Use a 5-gallon (or larger) container for optimal root development.
🌿 Soil: Well-draining, nutrient-rich potting mix with compost.
💧 Watering: Keep soil evenly moist—avoid waterlogging.
🌞 Light: Needs at least 6 hours of direct sunlight or LED grow lights indoors.
🛠 Support: Use a tomato cage or stake to support the plant as it grows.
✂️ Pruning: Remove lower leaves and suckers to improve airflow and encourage fruiting.
The Plate de Haiti Tomato seed packet features a beautiful, hand-drawn illustration by local artist Jasmine Carolyn Hamilton, bringing this historic Haitian heirloom to life with vibrant colors and intricate details. Her artwork honors the rich cultural legacy of Haitian agriculture, making this seed packet not only a source of nourishment but also a piece of art that celebrates the African Diaspora Collection.
