Solanum lycopersicum Seeds - Vegetable Plant

Solanum Lycopersicum is an annual vegetable plant widely grown for its edible fruits. The plant develops upright to sprawling stems with compound green leaves and produces clusters of small yellow flowers that develop into fleshy fruits in various sizes and colors depending on the variety. It is suitable for home gardens, raised beds, containers, and field cultivation. Tomato plants grow best in warm climates with full sunlight and well-drained, fertile soil.

Features

• Annual fruiting vegetable plant
• Produces edible tomato fruits
• Upright to sprawling growth habit
• Suitable for gardens and containers
• Produces yellow star-shaped flowers
• Thrives in warm growing conditions
• Suitable for raised beds and field planting

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Solanum lycopersicum
• Common Name (US): Tomato
• Seed Type / Variety: For Planting
• Growth Habit: Annual fruiting plant
• USDA Zones: 2-11 (grown as annual)
• Planting Season: Spring
• Growing Season: Spring to Summer
• Sowing Season: Spring
• Sowing Season With Specific Months: February-May
• Germination Time and Conditions: 5-10 days in warm soil (70-85°F)
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Fertile, well-drained loamy soil
• Watering Needs: Regular watering; keep soil evenly moist
• Mature Plant Size: 3-10 feet tall depending on variety, 2-4 feet spread
• Plant Spacing: 18-36 inches apart