Puck Tomato

Name: Puck Tomato
Brand: Victory Seeds
Price: 3.45 USD
Availability: InStock

Solanum lycopersicum

Price: $ $3.45

SKU: 3404791

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50 to 60 days, dwarf - Although introduced in the U.S. as somewhat of a novelty variety by the now defunct Glecklers Seedsmen of Metamora, Ohio, 'Puck' is actually a really nice tomato for a several reasons. The plants tend to set fruit well in cool weather. At a little over twelve inches in height on average, the compact, rugose, regular leaf plants rank among the smallest of the dwarf varieties making it a good choice for container gardeners. And finally, its taste.

In spite of their small stature, 'Puck' plants are relatively productive, setting two to five ounce, red, globe to somewhat blocky, flattened-globe shaped fruit that deliver a good, mild, classic red-type flavor; Balanced, slightly tart but not strong, with no aftertaste. Their flavor reminds us of good, old-fashioned Campbell's^® Tomato Soup.

Here is how Gleckler's described 'Puck' in their 1958 catalog:

"An extremely dwarf English variety. Low growing, stubby plants with ridged, wide dark green leaves. Maturity mid-season. Small globular fruit seldom attain a size more than 1½ inches in diameter, grouped mainly up the main stem almost completely hidden. The mass of clusters is very tight together, similar to grapes. Light red fruit are very solid, mild in flavor and keep long after ripe. Puck possesses a notable characteristic of being able to set fruit in very cold temperatures."

Entered into the USDA's collection on June 9, 1965. The USDA noted that they received the accession directly from the Gleckler Seed Company, it was reportedly developed at the John Innes Institute in England in the 1940s. Our original seed was USDA accession number PI 303779.

Tomato Uses: Small Fruits / Salads
Color: Red
Special Groups: Container Friendly
Harvest Timing: Early/Short Season
Genetic Classification: Open Pollinated
Leaf Type: Regular Leaf

Sow seeds indoors (do not direct sow into the garden), using sterile seed starting mix, 6 to 8 weeks before your last expected frost date. Plant 1/4" deep, water lightly but keep moist until emergence.

Full light and cooler temps (60° to 70°) will help to prevent the seedlings from becoming too leggy. If plants become rootbound before you can safely set them into the ground, transplant them into larger pots.

Harden off plants before planting outside. Young plants are very susceptible to frost and sunburn damage. Avoid too much nitrogen. Water evenly but not in excess.

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Informational References:

"Tomato and Strange Plant Emporium," Glecklers Seedmen, Metamora, Ohio, 1958.

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★★★★★ Puck tomato
By Wendy Thornburg (Portland, OR) on October 28, 2026

This is a great tomato for all the growers that need to use a pot! I got 15 tomatoes from it and they were small but larger than cherry varieties. Good flavor too.

★★★★★ Prolific Tomato
By Janet Kirklen (Sherman, Texas) on October 19, 2025

I've grown this tomato for a couple of years. It is a wonderful tomato for a patio or grow bags. Stout plants will be loaded with tomatoes that are tasty and great for sauce or canning. Handle the heat well.

★★★★★ A reliable favorite
By RB (Central IL) on November 5, 2023

Puck gets the season started early, with decent sized, intensely flavored fruit that doesn't crack. The plants are compact, easy to tuck in along the border of the vegetable garden, and easy to protect from deer with a cage. (Around here, deer will eat tomato plants to the ground given half a chance.) Puck seems to peter out later in the season, but by that time other tomatoes are filling in. The size of the fruit varies a lot, but I'd mostly call it a salad slicer.