Texas Tiny Cherry Tomato

While the history of Texas Tiny remains elusive (see below), we couldn't have more good things to say about this tiny but mighty cherry tomato.  First of all, it is important to note that the "tiny" refers to the size of the tomatoes, not the plant, as we learned the hard way many years ago.  The plants themselves have a sprawling habit, reaching 15 feet or more if you don't prune them.  They are incredibly high yielding, initiating their first tomatoes as seedlings, usually while still indoors, and continuing until the first frost.  A single plant will bear thousands upon thousands of tomatoes over a typical growing season and consequently, we've concluded that it is not possible to keep them picked, even with two children voraciously attacking them every day.  The small, half-inch-wide tomatoes burst with flavor when you pop them in your mouth, initially releasing an incredibly intense sweetness, later complemented by a very pleasing hint of acidity.  Besides being great for snacking