Solanum lycopersicum var. lycopersicum
   compleat botanica    plants    specimen names    Specimen (So - St)   
 
 
   
This page was created using standard templates and sample data from
The Compleat Botanica.

Learn how you can publish your own plant pictures and plant-related data using
The Compleat Botanica.

 

 

Taxonomic
ranks

Details

 

Sponsors

 

 

Solanum lycopersicum var. lycopersicum

garden tomato

  family solanaceae 
  genus solanum 

More specimen entries
[prev]  [solanum lycopersicum var. lycopersicum]  [Next]

 

Identification
Genus  Solanum Species  lycopersicum Variety  lycopersicum Cultivar  Common names  garden tomato Family  SOLANACEAE Specimen number  S14070 Data source 
 
Life cycle
Life form  Terrestrial Life cycle  Annual Life span  1 year Annual cycle  Not applicable Stature  Herb Growth form  Not applicable Growth habit  Spreading Overall height  1' - 2' Overall spread  1' - 1' 6"
 
Climate
Sunshine  Full sun Water  Moist, well drained Optimal soil texture  Sandy loam Acceptable soil pH  Neutral USDA hardiness  Not classified AHS heat zones  Not classified Sunset climate zones 
 
Garden
Suitable for gardens  no Nursery    Compost  no Size at acquisition    Garden location    Garden notes 
 
Special qualities
Tolerates drought  no Tolerates high humidity  no Tolerates seaside conditions  no Insect resistant  no Disease resistant  no Deer resistant  no Best uses    Symbiosis  Attracts butterflies  no Attracts hummingbirds  no Autumn foliage  no Colorful berries  no Desirable qualities    Other interest    Other interest color  Other interest period   
 
Adverse factors
Common pests  Poisonous parts  Poisonous indications  Internal poison  no Dermatologic poison  no Livestock poison  no Mechanical injury  no Hay fever pollen    Hay fever season    Adverse qualities   
 
Herbal medicine
Medicinal properties  Medicinal parts  Has medicinal uses  no Do not self-administer  no Do no use if pregnant  no Legally restricted  no Toxicity precautions  Medicinal notes 
 
Traditional uses
Parts used  Traditional uses  Contemporary uses  Fragrance  Fragrance parts  Fragrance intensity    Fragrance category    Dye parts  Dye color 
 
Cultivation
Propagule  Plant Pollination method  Self fertile Planting style  Sprawling Crop spacing  1' 4" Row spacing  2' Cold frame  Planting period  Apr 01 - Jun 30 Harvesting period  Aug 01 - Oct 31 Frost tolerance  Tender Heat requirement  Hot Fertilizer  Nitrogen Time to harvest  65-90 days
 
Nutrition
Is edible  yes Culinary uses  Nutritional value  Edible parts  Description of edible parts Flavor / texture 
 
Horticulture
Horticulture notes 
 
Herbarium
Tag needs printing  yes Collection notes 

Page 4462 of 4998

Last reviewed November 01, 2004   

 

  Order your copy here