Love Apple, Pomme d'Amour, Tomato, Tomatoes, Lycopersicon esculentum, Lycopersicon lycopersicum
A garden favorite, tomatoes (Solanum lycopersicum) are tender perennials that are grown as annuals in temperate climates. Easy to grow and prolific, tomatoes are the most widely grown garden plants. There are thousands of varieties and cultivars of tomatoes – and choices for every taste and every region.
Hardiness |
2 - 11 |
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Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, A1, A2, A3, H1, H2 |
Plant Type | Fruits |
Plant Family | Solanaceae |
Genus | Solanum |
Common names | Tomato, Love Apple |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall |
Height | 3' - 10' (90cm - 3m) |
Spread | 1' - 4' (30cm - 120cm) |
Maintenance | Average, High |
Water Needs | Average |
Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
Tolerance | Rabbit |
Hardiness |
2 - 11 |
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Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, A1, A2, A3, H1, H2 |
Plant Type | Fruits |
Plant Family | Solanaceae |
Genus | Solanum |
Common names | Tomato, Love Apple |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall |
Height | 3' - 10' (90cm - 3m) |
Spread | 1' - 4' (30cm - 120cm) |
Maintenance | Average, High |
Water Needs | Average |
Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
Tolerance | Rabbit |
How many Solanum lycopersicum (Tomato) do I need for my garden?
Plant | Quantity | |
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Solanum lycopersicum (Tomato) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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