Previous Plant Next Plant

Lycopersicon esculentum 'Husky'

Lycopersicon esculentum
Soil Moisture Needs: Average Attributes: Container Exposure: Sun Tolerant

Tomato

Nothing beats the flavor of fresh, home grown vegetables! Fresh vegetables surpass anything you can buy, and are surprisingly easy to grow.

Recommended Recipes
Mint Garden Salad
Bruschetta

Spread

24-36 Inches

spacer

Soil

Organic-rich, well-drained soil.

spacer

Homeowner Growing & Maintenance Tips

Produces 5 to 7-oz fruit. The upright plants can be grown staked or caged, without pinching. Plant in a sunny location after the threat of frost has passed. Best in organic-rich, well-drained soil. Keep soil moist, watering freely in dry weather. Harvest as needed.

Usage/Other Information

Can be eaten fresh off the vine or used in salads and cooking. Excellent for flavoring a variety of dishes. Preserve by canning, drying, or freezing.
· Hardiness Zone: 11-15
· Water: Keep well-watered.
· Feed: Use a fertilizer formulated for vegetables.
· Temperature: Warm season
Characteristics & Attributes
Urban Gardener Brands
11oz Veggies
Tomato Cage
Exposure
Sun Tolerant
Growth Rate in the Garden
Slow
Soil Moisture Needs
Average
Attributes
Container