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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 3–10Type VegetableClimate Subtropical
Slicing Tomato (Solanum Lycopersicum) — Regular watering and fertilization are essential
Slicing Tomato (Solanum Lycopersicum) — Mature slicing tomato plants reach heights of 4 to 6 feet with a spread of about 18 to 36 inchesSlicing Tomato (Solanum Lycopersicum) — Regular watering is fundamental, aiming for consistency to prevent common issues such as blossom-end rot; providing 1Slicing Tomato (Solanum Lycopersicum) — requiring sturdy support in the form of cages or stakes; consider companion planting with basil or marigolds, image 63Slicing Tomato (Solanum Lycopersicum) — Ideal for raw consumption, these tomatoes showcase vibrant red skins; vegetable with yellow bloomsSlicing Tomato (Solanum Lycopersicum) — they come in an array of colors from the classic vibrant reds to yellows and even purples; mature slicing tomato plantsSlicing Tomato (Solanum Lycopersicum) — Plant in rich, well-drained soil with ample spacing of 24-36 inches to promote healthy growth; regular watering and+77

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
High
USDA zones
3–10

Shape & size

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

Classification

Type
Vegetable
Family
Solanaceae
Climate
Subtropical

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Slicing Tomato (Solanum Lycopersicum) — Regular watering and fertilization are essential
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) — Regular watering is fundamental, aiming for consistency to prevent common issues such as blossom-end rot; providing 1
Slicing Tomato (Solanum Lycopersicum) — requiring sturdy support in the form of cages or stakes; consider companion planting with basil or marigolds, image 63
Slicing Tomato (Solanum Lycopersicum) — Ideal for raw consumption, these tomatoes showcase vibrant red skins; vegetable with yellow blooms
Slicing Tomato (Solanum Lycopersicum) — they come in an array of colors from the classic vibrant reds to yellows and even purples; mature slicing tomato plants
Slicing Tomato (Solanum Lycopersicum) — Plant in rich, well-drained soil with ample spacing of 24-36 inches to promote healthy growth; regular watering and
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) — vegetable with yellow blooms; department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 10 through 11.<br><br>For optimum growth
Slicing Tomato (Solanum Lycopersicum) — is a quintessential feature in the culinary garden; solanum lycopersicum, commonly known as the Slicing, image 60
Slicing Tomato (Solanum Lycopersicum) — scientifically recognized as Solanum lycopersicum; use organic mulch like straw or wood chips around the, image 59
Slicing Tomato (Solanum Lycopersicum) — Ideal for raw consumption, these tomatoes showcase vibrant red skins
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) — is a quintessential feature in the culinary garden
Slicing Tomato (Solanum Lycopersicum) — Full sun exposure is crucial; it thrives in full sun, bearing juicy fruits up to 4 inches in diameter, image 64
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) — Regular watering and fertilization are essential; they come in an array of colors from the classic vibrant, image 58
Slicing Tomato (Solanum Lycopersicum) — This venerable annual grows 4-6 ft tall, requiring support structures; requiring sturdy support in the form of cages or
Slicing Tomato (Solanum Lycopersicum) — requiring sturdy support in the form of cages or stakes; consider companion planting with basil or marigolds
Slicing Tomato (Solanum Lycopersicum) — It thrives in full sun, bearing juicy fruits up to 4 inches in diameter; regular watering is fundamental, aiming for
Slicing Tomato (Solanum Lycopersicum) — Regular watering is fundamental, aiming for consistency to prevent common issues such as blossom-end rot
Slicing Tomato (Solanum Lycopersicum) — A versatile plant, it can serve both aesthetic and practical functions in landscape design; is a quintessential feature
Slicing Tomato (Solanum Lycopersicum) — Ideal for raw consumption, these tomatoes showcase vibrant red skins; vegetable with yellow blooms, image 56
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