Tomato

Tomato

Solanum lycopersicum

Solanum
Solanaceae
Edibles & Herbs
Zone 1213

Tomatoes are warm-season vegetables that require at least 6-8 hours of direct sun daily, consistent watering, and fertile, well-drained soil to produce their best fruit. Regular feeding with a balanced fertiliser, staking or caging for support, and removing suckers on indeterminate varieties will greatly improve your yield. Watch for common pests such as aphids and tomato hornworm, and rotate planting locations each year to prevent soil-borne disease build-up.

Care Requirements

Care Level

Moderate

Sun

Partial Sun

Water

Moderate

Growth Rate

Moderate

Mature Height

Life Cycle

Perennial

Spacing

24

Flowers

yellow

Watering Schedule

Every 2-3 Days In Warm Weather; Every 5-7 Days In Cooler Conditions • Water Deeply At The Base Until Soil Is Thoroughly Moist To A Depth Of 6 Inches; Allow The Top Inch To Dry Between Waterings

Soil pH

7 – 7.5

Temperature

59°95°F

Ecology & Origin

Native to

Alabama
Alaska
Andaman Is.
Angola
Arizona
Arkansas
Assam
Austria
Azores
Bahamas
Bangladesh
Belarus
Benin
Bolivia
British Columbia
Bulgaria
Burkina
California
Cambodia
Cameroon

Attracts

🐝 Bees
🐝 Butterflies
Safety & Use
🍳 Culinary

Sources

Data: trefle, usda

Image: trefle.io — Taken Aug 24, 2018 by Manu Pacha (cc-by-sa)

Hardiness Zones
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