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

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) — vegetable with yellow blooms; department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 10 through 11.<br><br>For optimum growth

Slicing Tomato (Solanum Lycopersicum) — yellow flowers in the garden; a versatile plant, it can serve both aesthetic and practical functions in landscape design

Slicing Tomato (Solanum Lycopersicum) — which can aid in repelling pests and enhancing flavor; this venerable annual grows 4-6 ft tall, requiring support

Slicing Tomato (Solanum Lycopersicum) — Solanum lycopersicum, commonly known as the Slicing Tomato, is a quintessential feature for edible gardens, image 53

Slicing Tomato (Solanum Lycopersicum) — It thrives in full sun, bearing juicy fruits up to 4 inches in diameter; regular watering is fundamental, image 55

Slicing Tomato (Solanum Lycopersicum) — This venerable annual grows 4-6 ft tall, requiring support structures; requiring sturdy support in the form, image 54

Slicing Tomato (Solanum Lycopersicum) — Ideal for raw consumption, these tomatoes showcase vibrant red skins; vegetable with yellow blooms, image 56

Slicing Tomato (Solanum Lycopersicum) — vegetable for full or half; which can aid in repelling pests and enhancing flavor

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) — 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) — Plant in rich, well-drained soil with ample spacing of 24-36 inches to promote healthy growth; regular, image 57

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) — A versatile plant, it can serve both aesthetic and practical functions in landscape design; is a, image 61

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) — Mature slicing tomato plants reach heights of 4 to 6 feet with a spread of about 18 to 36 inches; tomatoes, image 62

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