Tomato
Solanum lycopersicum
Also known as
- Garden Tomato
Solanaceae
Perennial
Vegetables
Attracts pollinators
About this plant
Solanum lycopersicum, the common tomato, is an annual vegetable plant that requires full sun and medium water. It grows to a height of 0.5 to 2 meters and produces yellow flowers from mid-summer to mid-autumn. This plant prefers loamy soil and is suitable for USDA zones 13-16. It is grown for its fruit, attracts pollinators, and is not toxic or evergreen.
Light
Full sun
Watering
Medium water
Soil
Loamy, Sandy, Peaty
Height
0.19–1.5 m
Spread
0.5–1 m
Zones
13–16
Min. temperature
15°C
Flower colors
Planting Calendar
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
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Bloom Period
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Planting Calendar
Bloom Period
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Data source: Trefle.io, Perenual


