Tomato
Solanum lycopersicum
One of the most popular garden vegetables. Tomatoes are warm-season plants that produce delicious fruits in a variety of sizes, shapes, and colors.
easy
Full Sun (6-8 hours)
Regular — keep soil consistently moist
60-85 days from transplant
How to Grow
Start seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost date. Transplant seedlings outdoors when nighttime temperatures stay above 10°C. Plant in well-drained, fertile soil. Space plants 45-60 cm apart. Provide stakes or cages for support. Water deeply and consistently. Mulch around the base to retain moisture.
Growth Phases
Germination (5-10 days)
Seeds sprout and first leaves appear
Seedling (2-3 weeks)
True leaves develop, stem strengthens
Vegetative (3-4 weeks)
Rapid growth of stems and foliage
Flowering (1-2 weeks)
Yellow flowers appear on the plant
Fruiting (4-6 weeks)
Green tomatoes form and gradually ripen
Care Tips
- •Stake or cage plants when 30cm tall
- •Remove suckers for larger fruit
- •Mulch to retain moisture
- •Rotate planting location yearly
Companion Plants
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