Tomato

Solanum lycopersicum

perennial2×1.2 mzone 10–12full sun🍎 Edible

Profile

Family: Solanaceae
Habit: perennial
Height: 2 m
Spread: 1.2 m
Growth: very fast
Lifespan: 3 years
First yield: after 1 year
Hardiness: zone 10–12
Shade tolerance: full sun
Soil: Sand, Silt, Loam
Soil moisture: semi-dry – very moist
pH: 5.4 – 8.7

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Flowering & harvest

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Flowering
Fruit harvest

Times apply to the northern hemisphere in a temperate climate and shift with altitude and cultivar.

Uses

Edible9 of 10

Medicinal3 of 10

Other uses2 of 10

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.

⚠️ Hazards

Toxicity: slightly toxic

This is no substitute for expert identification. When in doubt, do not eat it.

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