Open-pollinated
Cherry
60 (estimated) days to maturity (from transplant)
Micro dwarf
Orange

Orange Hat

Q: How do you grow a Orange Hat plant?

A Orange Hat plant grows 6–10 in (15–25 cm) tall (estimated). Space plants 10 in (25 cm) apart in rows 12 in (30 cm) apart (estimated). Start seed indoors 6–8 weeks before your last frost; it germinates in 7–14 days (estimated). It needs full sun.

Q: How long does Orange Hat take to mature?

Orange Hat is ready in about 60 days from transplant.

Q: Does Orange Hat need staking?

Orange Hat is a micro dwarf, bred for pots and windowsills; it stays very small and does not need staking. Expect a plant of 6–10 in (15–25 cm).

Q: Can Orange Hat be grown in a container?

Yes — Orange Hat grows well in a container of at least 3 L (0 gal).

Q: Is Orange Hat resistant to disease?

No disease resistance is documented for Orange Hat.

Open-pollinated cherry from USA. A six-inch micro-dwarf that fruits under a grow light on a desk. Ready in about 60 days from transplant.

AI estimated · Updated Aug 30, 2026 · Values marked like this (estimated) are estimates.

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Orange Hat tomatoes ripening on the vine under cover

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A truss of Orange Hat tomatoes

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Orange Hat tomato plant in a garden bed with ripe fruit on the vine

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A ripe Orange Hat tomato held in a gardener's hand

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Freshly picked Orange Hat tomatoes

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Orange Hat tomato sliced in the kitchen

At a glance

Fruit type: Cherry <1 oz (5–10 g) · Round (estimated)
Leaf type: Regular leaf
Days to harvest: 60 days (estimated) from transplant · Early
Plant height: 6–10 in (15–25 cm) (estimated) Compact
Spacing: 10 × 12 in (25 × 30 cm) (estimated)
Sunlight: Full sun
Position: Handles open positions
Growing sites: Greenhouse · Polytunnel · Open ground · Container
Container growing: Balcony friendly min. 0 gal (3 L) pot (estimated)
Difficulty: Easy-moderate (estimated) 2/5
Skin: Orange
Interior: Orange

Plant size and habit

This one Micro dwarf Dwarf Determinate

Compact · Micro dwarf

6–10 in (15–25 cm) (estimated) · Regular leaf

Orange Hat is a micro dwarf, bred for pots and windowsills; it stays very small and does not need staking. Expect a plant of 6–10 in (15–25 cm).

Flavor

Sweetness 4/5

Acidity 2/5

Intensity 3/5

Flesh density 2/5

“A six-inch micro-dwarf that fruits under a grow light on a desk.”

Growing calendar

60 (estimated) days from transplant Early

Timing shown for temperate climates; sow indoors 6–8 weeks before your last frost date. Look up your last frost date by ZIP code →

Disease resistance

No documented disease resistances — protect this variety with good airflow and crop rotation.

Uses & tags

Snacking

Container star
Kid friendly
Novelty color

Origin

Orange Hat is a micro-dwarf that finishes at around six to nine inches and can fruit under a grow light.

USA

Sources

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All photos

Orange Hat tomatoes ripening on the vine under cover
A truss of Orange Hat tomatoes
Orange Hat tomato plant in a garden bed with ripe fruit on the vine
A ripe Orange Hat tomato held in a gardener's hand
Freshly picked Orange Hat tomatoes
Orange Hat tomato sliced in the kitchen

Questions

How do you grow a Orange Hat plant?

A Orange Hat plant grows 6–10 in (15–25 cm) tall (estimated). Space plants 10 in (25 cm) apart in rows 12 in (30 cm) apart (estimated). Start seed indoors 6–8 weeks before your last frost; it germinates in 7–14 days (estimated). It needs full sun.

How long does Orange Hat take to mature?

Orange Hat is ready in about 60 days from transplant.

Does Orange Hat need staking?

Orange Hat is a micro dwarf, bred for pots and windowsills; it stays very small and does not need staking. Expect a plant of 6–10 in (15–25 cm).

Can Orange Hat be grown in a container?

Yes — Orange Hat grows well in a container of at least 3 L (0 gal).

Is Orange Hat resistant to disease?

No disease resistance is documented for Orange Hat.