Identifying and Propagating Wild Tiny Tomato Plants

Identifying and Propagating Wild Tiny Tomato Plants

A tomato-like plant with marble-sized fruit growing wild in drought conditions could be a currant tomato (Solanum pimpinellifolium) or a toxic nightshade relative. Do not consume until positively identified.

Critical Step

Take a sample to your local County Extension Agent for identification. If you need contact info, provide your state and county.

If confirmed as a safe tomato, save seeds from ripe fruit, ferment to remove gel, dry, and plant next season. But safety first—many Solanum species are poisonous.