Tomato
Solanum lycopersicum · Solanaceae
The king of the summer garden, juicy fruits.
Vegetables · Outdoor Plants · Balcony Plants · Fast Growing Plants
Updated on 2026-07-17
Overview
Tomato produces fruits in endless shapes and sizes, cornerstone of Mediterranean cuisine.
How to grow it
Transplant after last frost, 1.5 m stake.
Watering
Regular at the base, never on foliage.
Light
Full sun.
Soil
Organic-rich, well drained.
Fertilizing
Tomato fertilizer every 15 days.
Pruning
Remove axillary shoots (suckers).
Repotting
Yearly.