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.

Successful Cultivars

Brandy Boy (75-78 days) 4-5 times the yield of Brandywine, improved flavor. Indeterminate. (pictured here)
Mortgage Lifter (80 days) Enormous pink fruit, few seeds. Indeterminate.
Steakhouse (75-80 days) Fruits up to 3 pounds, rich tomato flavor. Indeterminate.

Common Pests & Diseases

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

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

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