Vilma
Single source · Reviewed Sep 9, 2026
Values marked like this (estimated) are model estimates, not confirmed from a source.
Open-pollinated cherry from Czechia. Eight-inch micro-dwarf for windowsills and the smallest pots. Ready in about 65 days from transplant.
- Open-pollinated
- 65 (estimated) days to maturity (from transplant)
- Micro dwarf
- Cherry-size fruit
- Easy-moderate (estimated)
At a glance
- Fruit type
- Cherry 0–1 oz (10–18 g) · Round (estimated)
- Leaf type
- Regular leaf
- Plant height
- 8–12 in (20–30 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)
- Skin
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- Red
- Interior
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- Red
Plant size and habit
Compact · Micro dwarf
8–12 in (20–30 cm) (estimated) · Regular leaf
Vilma is a micro dwarf, bred for pots and windowsills; it stays very small and does not need staking. Expect a plant of 8–12 in (20–30 cm).
Flavor
“Eight-inch micro-dwarf for windowsills and the smallest pots.”
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
- Snacking
- Container star
- Kid friendly
- Beginner friendly
Origin
Vilma is a commercial variety from Moravoseed in the Czech Republic: a micro-dwarf bred for pots and balconies that finishes at around eight inches.
Sources
Where to buy seeds
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All photos
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Vilma tomatoes ripening on the vine under cover -
A truss of Vilma tomatoes -
Vilma tomato plant in a garden bed with ripe fruit on the vine -
A ripe Vilma tomato held in a gardener's hand -
Freshly picked Vilma tomatoes -
Vilma tomato sliced in the kitchen
Questions
How long does Vilma take to mature?
Vilma is ready in about 65 days from transplant.
Does Vilma need staking?
Vilma is a micro dwarf, bred for pots and windowsills; it stays very small and does not need staking. Expect a plant of 8–12 in (20–30 cm).
Can Vilma be grown in a container?
Yes — Vilma grows well in a container of at least 3 L (0 gal).
Is Vilma resistant to disease?
No disease resistance is documented for Vilma.
See also
Other cherry varieties people put next to this one.
Grows like this one
Micro dwarf, midseason, full sun. Same support, same calendar.
