Solanum lycopersicum Seeds - Vegetable Plant

Solanum lycopersicum Seeds produce productive annual plants known for their juicy red fruits commonly used in cooking, salads, and sauces. The plants grow as bushy or vining types depending on variety and develop yellow flowers followed by fruit set. Tomatoes are widely grown in home gardens, containers, and field cultivation due to their high yield and versatility. They perform best in warm climates with full sun exposure and well drained fertile soil. Once established, the plants provide continuous fruiting throughout the growing season.

Features

• Produces edible red fruit (tomatoes)
• High yielding annual vegetable plant
• Suitable for garden and container growing
• Warm season fruiting crop
• Multiple growth habits (bush and vine types)

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Solanum lycopersicum
• Common Name: Tomato
• Seed Type / Variety: Fruiting vegetable seed
• Growth Habit: Annual herbaceous plant (bush/vine)
• USDA Zones: 3 to 11 (grown as annual in most regions)
• Planting Season: Spring to early summer
• Growing Season: Warm season
• Sowing Season: February to June
• Germination Time and Conditions: 5 to 10 days in warm soil (20°C to 30°C)
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Well drained fertile loamy soil with organic matter
• Watering Needs: Regular watering, keep soil evenly moist
• Mature Plant Size: Height 60 to 200 cm depending on variety
• Plant Spacing: 45 to 90 cm apart