Tomato
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Tomato is not winter-hardy in Central Europe (zone 10): outdoors from spring to autumn only, otherwise a container plant overwintered frost-free.
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Profile
- Family
- Solanaceae
- Habit
- perennial
- Height
- 2 m
- Spread
- 1.2 m
- Growth
- very fast
- Lifespan
- 3 years
- First yield
- after 1 year
- Yield per plant
- up to 4 kg a year
- Hardiness
- zone 10–12
- Shade tolerance
- full sun
- Soil
- Sand, Silt, Loam
- Soil moisture
- semi-dry – very moist
- pH
- 5.4 – 8.7
Flowering & harvest
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Uses
Growing
Tomatoes need a sunny site with well-drained, humus-rich soil and a pH between 5.5 and 7.5. Plant them out after the last frost. Regular watering and feeding with a potassium-rich fertilizer promote fruiting. Supports such as cages or stakes are recommended to stabilize the plants. Mulching helps retain moisture and reduce weeds.
Frequently asked questions
Tomato: how big does it get?
Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) grows as a perennial and reaches roughly 2 m in height when mature, with a spread of about 1.2 m. Growth is very fast.
Tomato: what site does it need?
Tomato tolerates full sun. Suitable soils are Sand, Silt, Loam. Soil moisture should be in the range semi-dry – very moist. The pH may lie between 5.4 and 8.7.
Tomato: is it hardy?
Tomato is listed as hardy in zone 10–12 and survives normal winters outdoors there.
Tomato: will it grow in Central Europe?
Tomato is not winter-hardy in Central Europe (zone 10): outdoors from spring to autumn only, otherwise a container plant overwintered frost-free.
Tomato: when does it flower?
In a temperate northern-hemisphere climate it flowers from May to September.
Tomato: when is it harvested?
In a temperate northern-hemisphere climate the fruit ripens from July to October.
Tomato: when does it start cropping, and how much?
Tomato crops in its first year. A mature plant gives up to 4 kg a year. Figures assume a good site; variety, soil and climate shift them considerably.
Tomato: is it poisonous?
Individual parts of Tomato are noted as mildly problematic — the plant does not count as poisonous. With wild plants, never rely on a database alone, only on a confident identification.
Tomato: what is it used for?
Rated on a scale up to 10: Edible 9/10, Medicinal 3/10, Other uses 2/10.
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