Solanum lycopersicum, Tomato
Solanaceae family
Sunlight: full sun.
Soil conditions: well-drained, fertile soil, high in organic matter.
Tomatoes come in both determinate (bush) varieties, and indeterminate (climbing) varieties.

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Successful cultivars

Sun Gold (57 days) Exceptionally sweet, bright orange cherry. Indeterminate.
Early Cherry (55 days) 1" tomatoes, robust, full flavor. Determinate.
Gardener's Delight (65 days) Clusters of 6-12 cherry tomatoes, crack resistant. Indeterminate.

Common pests and disease

Early Blight
Late Blight
Blossom End Rot
Fusarium Wilt
Tomato Hornworm
Stink Bug

This publication was created by Master Gardeners Rick Judd and Gail Hermenau. Photos courtesy of Gail Hermenau.

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