Tomatoes (Solanum lycopersicum) are annual plants of the Solanaceae family, native to South America and among the most widely grown vegetables in the world.
Tomatoes (Solanum lycopersicum) are annual plants of the Solanaceae family, native to South America and among the most widely grown vegetables in the world. They produce fleshy, juicy fruit of various shapes, sizes and colours, rich in lycopene, vitamin C and antioxidants. They are eaten fresh in salads but also cooked, in sauces, soups, preserves and juices. The plant can be determinate or indeterminate in habit and needs warmth, sun, fertile soil and support for staking. Tomatoes are a staple of gardens and greenhouses, prized for their flavour and high nutritional value.
Sowing method: Under cover (cold frame, greenhouse or tunnel)
Transplant age: 55–65 days
Transplanting: Yes
Where it grows: Open ground · Tunnel / greenhouse · Pot min. 15 L
Row spacing: 70 cm
Stake from 40 cm and pinch out side shoots weekly.
Water at the base, never on the leaves — wet foliage invites blight.
| Exposure | Soare |
|---|---|
| Life cycle | Anual |
