Peacevine Tomato is a cherry tomato with a remarkable backstory: developed by Dr. Alan Kapuler of Peace Seeds and stabilized from the hybrid 'Sweet 100', it was named for its exceptionally high GABA content, an amino acid associated with calming effects. Bright crimson fruits no larger than an inch pack an incredible balance of sweet and tart flavors with remarkable Vitamin C levels. Ready to harvest in just 65 days, these prolific plants grow to about 5 feet tall and thrive in full sun with moderate water and well-balanced soil.
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Dr. Alan Kapuler's thoughtful breeding work resulted in a cherry tomato that delivers both flavor and function. These one-inch crimson jewels are exceptionally rich in Vitamin C and contain elevated levels of GABA, the amino acid linked to relaxation and stress relief. The flavor strikes a rare balance between bright tartness and genuine sweetness, making it rewarding to eat fresh off the vine.
Peacevine Tomato excels as a fresh eating cherry tomato, perfect for snacking directly from the plant or adding to salads where its balanced flavor can shine. The small one-inch size makes these fruits ideal for garnishing, halving for composed dishes, or roasting whole. Gardeners drawn to the GABA content often value these tomatoes as part of a wellness-oriented diet.
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Start seeds indoors 6 to 8 weeks before your last expected frost date. Maintain soil temperatures between 68 and 82°F for consistent germination. Sow seeds shallowly and keep soil moist but not soggy. Once true leaves emerge, provide bright light and maintain strong air circulation to prevent damping off.
Harden off seedlings by gradually exposing them to outdoor conditions over 7 to 10 days. Transplant outdoors after all danger of frost has passed and soil temperatures remain consistently above 50°F. Space plants 24 inches apart in rows spaced 42 inches apart, ensuring adequate room for air circulation around mature plants.
Pick Peacevine Tomatoes when they turn fully bright crimson and yield slightly to gentle pressure. At just one inch across, these cherries are fully ripe about 65 days after transplanting. Harvest regularly to encourage continued production throughout the season. Twist gently or use pruners to avoid damaging the delicate vine.
Remove suckers (shoots that grow between the main stem and branches) on indeterminate Peacevine Tomato plants to direct energy toward fruit production rather than excessive foliage. Prune lower leaves once fruit sets to improve air circulation and reduce disease pressure near the soil line.
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“Peacevine Tomato emerged from Dr. Alan Kapuler's selective breeding work at Peace Seeds, where he stabilized this variety from the popular hybrid 'Sweet 100'. Rather than simply perpetuating an existing hybrid, Kapuler undertook the patient work of establishing a true-breeding cultivar. The variety's name reflects its distinctive nutritional profile: an unusually high concentration of GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid), an amino acid with documented calming properties in human health. This naming choice reveals Kapuler's philosophy that plant breeding could serve not just flavor or yield, but human wellbeing.”