Slicing Tomato

Solanum Lycopersicum

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Overview

Solanum lycopersicum, commonly known as the Slicing Tomato, is a quintessential feature for edible gardens. This venerable annual grows 4-6 ft tall, requiring support structures. It thrives in full sun, bearing juicy fruits up to 4 inches in diameter. Ideal for raw consumption, these tomatoes showcase vibrant red skins. Plant in rich, well-drained soil with ample spacing of 24-36 inches to promote healthy growth. Regular watering and fertilization are essential.

Sun Full, HalfWater HighZones 3–10Climate Subtropical

Slicing Tomato (Solanum Lycopersicum) — Solanum lycopersicum, commonly known as the Slicing Tomato, is a quintessential feature for edible gardens

Slicing Tomato (Solanum Lycopersicum) — Solanum lycopersicum, commonly known as the Slicing Tomato, is a quintessential feature for edible gardens

Slicing Tomato (Solanum Lycopersicum) — This venerable annual grows 4-6 ft tall, requiring support structures

Slicing Tomato (Solanum Lycopersicum) — Ideal for raw consumption, these tomatoes showcase vibrant red skins

Slicing Tomato (Solanum Lycopersicum) — Regular watering and fertilization are essential

Slicing Tomato (Solanum Lycopersicum) — Plant in rich, well-drained soil with ample spacing of 24-36 inches to promote healthy growth

Slicing Tomato (Solanum Lycopersicum) — A versatile plant, it can serve both aesthetic and practical functions in landscape design

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: High
USDA zones: 3–10

Shape & size

Mature height: 1–3 Ft.
Mature width: 2–3 Ft.

Classification

Family: Solanaceae
Climate: Subtropical

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Slicing Tomato (Solanum Lycopersicum) — It thrives in full sun, bearing juicy fruits up to 4 inches in diameter

Slicing Tomato (Solanum Lycopersicum) — Solanum lycopersicum, commonly known as the Slicing Tomato, is a quintessential feature for edible gardens

Slicing Tomato (Solanum Lycopersicum) — This venerable annual grows 4-6 ft tall, requiring support structures

Slicing Tomato (Solanum Lycopersicum) — Ideal for raw consumption, these tomatoes showcase vibrant red skins

Slicing Tomato (Solanum Lycopersicum) — Regular watering and fertilization are essential

Slicing Tomato (Solanum Lycopersicum) — Plant in rich, well-drained soil with ample spacing of 24-36 inches to promote healthy growth

Slicing Tomato (Solanum Lycopersicum) — A versatile plant, it can serve both aesthetic and practical functions in landscape design

Slicing Tomato (Solanum Lycopersicum) — Mature slicing tomato plants reach heights of 4 to 6 feet with a spread of about 18 to 36 inches

Slicing Tomato (Solanum Lycopersicum) — is a quintessential feature in the culinary garden

Slicing Tomato (Solanum Lycopersicum) — scientifically recognized as Solanum lycopersicum

Slicing Tomato (Solanum Lycopersicum) — they come in an array of colors from the classic vibrant reds to yellows and even purples

Slicing Tomato (Solanum Lycopersicum) — Full sun exposure is crucial

Slicing Tomato (Solanum Lycopersicum) — requiring sturdy support in the form of cages or stakes

Slicing Tomato (Solanum Lycopersicum) — Tomatoes are annuals in most climates, requiring replanting each year, but they are perennials in U.S

Slicing Tomato (Solanum Lycopersicum) — The 'Beefsteak' variety yields large, juicy fruits, ideal for sandwiches and salads

Slicing Tomato (Solanum Lycopersicum) — tomatoes demand well-draining soil with a pH between 6.2 and 6.8

Slicing Tomato (Solanum Lycopersicum) — Regular watering is fundamental, aiming for consistency to prevent common issues such as blossom-end rot

Slicing Tomato (Solanum Lycopersicum) — Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 10 through 11.<br><br>For optimum growth

Slicing Tomato (Solanum Lycopersicum) — Use organic mulch like straw or wood chips around the base to enhance the growing conditions

Slicing Tomato (Solanum Lycopersicum) — Providing 1 to 2 inches of water per week is typically sufficient

Slicing Tomato (Solanum Lycopersicum) — When integrating tomatoes into a landscape design

Slicing Tomato (Solanum Lycopersicum) — vegetable with yellow blooms

Slicing Tomato (Solanum Lycopersicum) — which can aid in repelling pests and enhancing flavor

Slicing Tomato (Solanum Lycopersicum) — consider companion planting with basil or marigolds

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