Tomato

SpeciesSolanum lycopersicum

Also called garden tomato, love apple, tomato plant

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Tomato
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Fact sheet

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Typevine

“vines” — Tomato - Wikipedia

Days to germination5–10 days

“Tomato seeds typically germinate within 5 to 10 days” — How Long Do Tomatoes Take to Grow From Seed - Complete Timeline Guide

Days to maturity60–85 days

“A tomato listed at 60 days” — What "Days to Maturity" Really Means | Tomato Almanac

Germination temperature67.5–82.5 °F

“Germination temperature: 60 F to 95 F – Germinates best at 75 F to 90 F.” — Tomato growing guide | Cornell Garden-Based Learning

Light12-16 hours

“Provide 12-16 hours of light daily using grow lights or natural sunlight.” — How Long For Tomatoes To Grow From Seed? Diagnostic Guide

Waterconsistent supply of moisture

“Tomatoes need a consistent supply of moisture.” — Tomato growing guide | Cornell Garden-Based Learning

Soil pH6.1–6.8

“Aim for a pH level between 6.0 and 6.8.” — How Long For Tomatoes To Grow? Everything You Need To Know

Spacing24–36 in

“Space transplants: 12 to 24 inches apart for determinate varieties” — Tomato growing guide | Cornell Garden-Based Learning

Height6–10 in

“Tomato seedlings are ready for transplanting when they are 6–10 inches tall” — How Long Do Tomatoes Take to Grow From Seed - Complete Timeline Guide

Propagationseed

“Propagate by seed” — Tomato growing guide | Cornell Garden-Based Learning

Start indoors6–8 weeks before last frost

“Sow seeds indoors 6 to 8 weeks before transplanting outside.” — Tomato growing guide | Cornell Garden-Based Learning

Transplantwhen they are 6–10 inches tall

“Tomato seedlings are ready for transplanting when they are 6–10 inches tall” — How Long Do Tomatoes Take to Grow From Seed - Complete Timeline Guide

Ready whenmature green stage, then another 10-20 days to ripen fully

“Tomatoes take 20-40 days from flower pollination to reach mature green stage, then another 10-20 days to ripen fully” — How Long Do Tomatoes Take to Grow From Seed - Complete Timeline Guide

IndoorsKeep the soil moist and not wet.

“Keep the soil moist and not wet.” — Tomato Plant Growth Timeline: 7 Stages (With Pictures)

Pestsinsect pests, nematodes

“insect pests and nematodes” — Tomato - Wikipedia

Diseasesviruses, mildew, blight fungi

“viruses, mildew, and blight fungi” — Tomato - Wikipedia

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