Tomato Seeds – Solanum lycopersicum Vegetable Plant

Tomato is a warm-season vegetable crop grown for its juicy, flavorful fruits and vigorous growth habit. Plants develop branching stems, compound leaves, and clusters of yellow flowers followed by fruit formation throughout the growing season. This species is suitable for garden beds, raised beds, containers, and greenhouse cultivation. Tomato performs best in full sun with fertile, well-drained soil and consistent moisture, providing continuous harvests during warm summer conditions.

Features

• Warm-season vegetable crop
• Produces juicy edible fruits
• Upright or vining growth habit (variety dependent)
• Suitable for garden beds, containers, and greenhouses
• Adapted to warm growing conditions
• Performs well in fertile, well-drained soils
• Continuous harvest during the season

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Solanum lycopersicum
• Common Name (US): Tomato
• Seed Type / Variety: Solanum lycopersicum
• Growth Habit: Annual herbaceous plant (determinate or indeterminate)
• USDA Zones: 3-11
• Planting Season: Spring to Early Summer
• Growing Season: Summer
• Sowing Season: February-April (indoors) / March-June (outdoors)
• Germination Time and Conditions: 5-10 days at 70-85°F (21-29°C)
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Fertile, well-drained loamy soil rich in organic matter
• Watering Needs: Regular watering; keep soil evenly moist, avoid wet foliage
• Mature Plant Size: 24-96 inches tall, depending on variety
• Plant Spacing: 18-36 inches apart