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tomato (Solanum lycopersicum)

Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) is a widely cultivated fruit, prized for its culinary versatility and diverse varieties, grown globally for its nutritious and delicious pro

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Sunlight

Full Sun

Watering

Consistent Moisture

Soil

Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam

Temperature

Warm

Fertilizer

Regular Feeding

Care Requirements

Light

Full Sun

Requires at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight daily for optimal growth and fruiting.

Water

Consistent Moisture

Avoid waterlogging and overhead watering. Water deeply at the base.

Soil

Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam

Temperature

Warm

Ideal daytime temperatures are between 21-29°C. Nighttime temperatures should not drop below 13°C.

Fertilizer

Regular Feeding

Feed with a balanced fertilizer at planting, then switch to a bloom-boosting formula once fruiting starts.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Herb

Plant Category

Fruit, Vegetable

Plant Place Type

Garden, Pot

Lifespan

Annual

Plant Height

0.3-2.0 m

Spread

0.3-1.0 m

Growth Rate

Fast

Dormancy

None

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Compound

Flower Size

1-2 cm

Optimal Sunlight Lux

60000

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Synonyms
Amatula flava Medik.
Amatula rubra Medik.
Lycopersicon esculentum Mill.
Lycopersicon galenii Mill.
Lycopersicon humboldtii Dunal
Lycopersicon lycopersicum (L.) H.Karst.
Lycopersicon macrophyllum Guss.
Lycopersicon philippinarum Dunal
Lycopersicon solanum Medik.
Lycopersicon spurium Link
Scubulon humboldtii Raf.
Solanum humboldtii Willd.
Solanum luridum Salisb.
Solanum plukenetii Dunal
Solanum pomiferum Cav.
Solanum pruniforme Voss
Solanum pseudolycopersicum Jacq.
Solanum spurium Balb.
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderSolanales
  • familySolanaceae
  • genusSolanum
  • speciesSolanum lycopersicum
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

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Toxic for pets

No

Rating: 0/5

Edible

Yes

None

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