Years later, collectors would scour Tokyo for rare editions of her work, seeking that specific "nostalgic atmosphere" that Sumiko had preserved in a garden of red light and green vines. Photo Sumiko Kiyooka Petit 32
If you manage to procure seeds for this elusive variety, treat them with respect. Give them a tall trellis, rich soil, and a little bit of neglect (on the water hose). In return, you will taste a tomato that redefines what a "cherry" or "petit" tomato can be. It is sweet, it is savory, it is resilient, and it is a true heirloom gem. sumiko kiyooka petit tomato