Tomato
Solanum lycopersicum · Nightshades · Nightshade family
Also known as: Tomatoes
Easy30–150cmNot pet-safeEdible
Tomato care at a glance
Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) needs a lot of water and prefers to grow in full sun. Ideal temperature: 21–27 °C.
- Water need
- High
- Light
- Full sun
- Soil moisture
- Evenly moist
- Nutrients
- High
- Ideal temperature
- 21–27 °C
- Life cycle
- Annual
Pests, Diseases, Toxicity & Weather on Tomato
Possible pests on Tomato include Tomato hornworm, Aphids, Whitefly and Spider mites. A common disease is Late blight. Also possible: Early blight, Blossom-end rot and Fusarium wilt. Tomato is toxic to cats, dogs and humans. Mainly leaves, stems, flowers and unripe fruit are toxic, while fruit can be eaten.
Pest
- Tomato hornworm Medium
- Aphids Medium
- Whitefly Medium
- Spider mites Medium
Disease
- Late blight High
- Early blight Medium
- Blossom-end rot Medium
- Fusarium wilt Medium
- Verticillium wilt Medium
Toxicity
- Solanine glycoalkaloids Medium
Weather
- Frost damage High
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Frequently asked questions about Tomato
- Which pests affect Tomato?
- Possible pests on Tomato include Tomato hornworm, Aphids, Whitefly and Spider mites.
- Which diseases affect Tomato?
- A common disease is Late blight. Also possible: Early blight, Blossom-end rot and Fusarium wilt.
- Is Tomato toxic to cats and dogs?
- Tomato is toxic to cats, dogs and humans. Mainly leaves, stems, flowers and unripe fruit are toxic, while fruit can be eaten.
- How much water does Tomato need?
- Tomato has a high water requirement.
- What light does Tomato need?
- Tomato prefers to grow in full sun. Around 8 hours of light per day is ideal.
- Is Tomato frost-hardy?
- Tomato is not frost-hardy. Its lower limit is around 10 °C.
- Can you eat Tomato?
- Yes, the edible parts are mainly: fruit. Other parts (leaves, stems, flowers and unripe fruit) are toxic, though.