The Minimato: Tomato Plant Designed to Grow Indoors
By Michelle Fabio
Israeli company Nirit Seeds Ltd. has come up with what it calls a “fool proof” and the world’s first interactive tomato plant—the Minimato.
It’s a dwarf cherry tomato plant that grows to about 14” and is designed for growing in the home. For the most inexperienced (but willing to learn) harvesters out there, there is even a website in the works to help out with any questions.
The Minimato is to be bought when its first fruits are just ripening so at that point, all the new caretaker needs to do is place it in a sunny spot and add a bit of water. If all goes well, the Minimato will last about two months and give you not only tomatoes (about 50) but also some living home decoration—kind of like a fern but with fruit!
For more information about Minimato contact Hana Slabbaert at Nirit Seeds hana@niritseeds.com or Elad Haggay eh@apmconsultants.com or go to www.niritseeds.com
July 23rd, 2009 at 10:34 am
I saw you Minimato at the OFA Show in Columbus Ohio recently.
What company is the authorized to sell your plants/seeds in the USA?
I am a consultant in Dallas, Texas and think that I could sell your product.
Alan F. Cone
Prime Cone, Inc.
8627 Cherry Hill Drive
Dallas, Tx 75243
214 340-6611
214 221-7775 Fax
214 244-7382 Cellular
January 19th, 2010 at 11:59 am
Please provide me with a list of growers who are presently growing and selling the minimato tomatoes. I wish to contact them for pricing and availability. Thank you.
Mike Toedt
Blooms & Plumes