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Jaltomato

Jaltomata procumbens
Edible value5Medicinal value2Other uses1
annual2×1.5 mzone 9–10full shade

Will it grow where I live?

Jaltomato is grown as an annual in temperate climates: sow or plant out after the last frost, harvest until the first autumn frost.

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Winter hardiness by USDA zone, summer warmth by heat sum – the same values the app and the plant finder use.

Profile

Family
Solanaceae
Habit
annual
Height
2 m
Spread
1.5 m
Growth
medium
Lifespan
1 year
First yield
after 1 year
Hardiness
zone 9–10
Shade tolerance
full shade
Soil
Sand, Silt, Loam, Clay
Soil moisture
semi-dry – very moist
pH
5.5 – 7

Uses

Edible5 of 10
Medicinal2 of 10
Other uses1 of 10

Frequently asked questions

Jaltomato: how big does it get?

Jaltomato (Jaltomata procumbens) grows as a annual and reaches roughly 2 m in height when mature, with a spread of about 1.5 m. Growth is medium.

Jaltomato: what site does it need?

Jaltomato tolerates full shade. Suitable soils are Sand, Silt, Loam, Clay. Soil moisture should be in the range semi-dry – very moist. The pH may lie between 5.5 and 7.

Jaltomato: is it hardy?

Jaltomato is listed as hardy in zone 9–10 and survives normal winters outdoors there.

Jaltomato: will it grow in Central Europe?

Jaltomato is grown as an annual in temperate climates: sow or plant out after the last frost, harvest until the first autumn frost.

Jaltomato: is it poisonous?

No toxicity is recorded for Jaltomato. With wild plants, never rely on a database alone — only on a confident identification.

Jaltomato: what is it used for?

Rated on a scale up to 10: Edible 5/10, Medicinal 2/10, Other uses 1/10.

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