Glacier
Single source · Reviewed Sep 9, 2026
Values marked like this (estimated) are model estimates, not confirmed from a source.
Open-pollinated cocktail from Sweden. Swedish potato-leaf variety bred for early, cold-tolerant fruit set. Ready in about 55 days from transplant.
- Open-pollinated
- 55 days to maturity (from transplant)
- Determinate
- Cocktail-size fruit
- Easy-moderate (estimated)
At a glance
- Fruit type
- Cocktail 1–3 oz (40–80 g) · Round
- Leaf type
- Potato leaf
- Plant height
- 2–4 ft (60–120 cm) Medium height
- Spacing
- 24 × 35 in (60 × 90 cm) (estimated)
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Position
- Handles open positions
- Growing sites
- Greenhouse · Polytunnel · Open ground · Container
- Container growing
- Balcony friendly min. 5 gal (20 L) pot (estimated)
- Skin
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- Red
- Interior
- Not recorded
Plant size and habit
Medium height · Determinate
2–4 ft (60–120 cm) · Potato leaf
Glacier is a determinate plant that stops growing at a set height and ripens most of its crop in one concentrated window; a cage is usually enough support. Expect a plant of 2–4 ft (60–120 cm).
Flavor
“Swedish potato-leaf variety bred for early, cold-tolerant fruit set.”
Growing calendar
- Sow indoors
- Transplant out
- Harvest
Timing shown for temperate climates; sow indoors 6–8 weeks before your last frost date.
Disease resistance
No documented disease resistances — protect this variety with good airflow and crop rotation.
Uses & tags
- Fresh & salads
- Snacking
Origin
A Swedish potato-leaf determinate variety bred for very early, cold-tolerant fruit set in short growing seasons.
Sources
Where to buy seeds
| Shop | Offer | Price | Packet | Stock | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Botanical Interests | Seeds | $2.99Checked Sep 16, 2026 | Packet size not listed | Check availability | Buy |
| True Leaf Market | Seeds | $3.29Checked Sep 16, 2026 | 125 Mg Packet | Check availability | Buy |
| Tomato Growers Supply Company | Seeds | $3.45Checked Sep 16, 2026 | Pack (30 seeds) | Check availability | Buy |
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All photos
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Glacier tomatoes ripening on the vine under cover -
A truss of Glacier tomatoes -
Glacier tomato plant in a garden bed with ripe fruit on the vine -
A ripe Glacier tomato held in a gardener's hand -
Freshly picked Glacier tomatoes -
Glacier tomato sliced in the kitchen
Questions
How long does Glacier take to mature?
Glacier is ready in about 55 days from transplant.
Does Glacier need staking?
Glacier is a determinate plant that stops growing at a set height and ripens most of its crop in one concentrated window; a cage is usually enough support. Expect a plant of 2–4 ft (60–120 cm).
Can Glacier be grown in a container?
Yes — Glacier grows well in a container of at least 20 L (5 gal).
Is Glacier resistant to disease?
No disease resistance is documented for Glacier.
See also
Other cocktail varieties people put next to this one.
Grows like this one
Determinate, early, full sun. Same support, same calendar.
