Tomato
Vegetable growing guide

Tomato

Solanum lycopersicum

Everything you need to grow Tomato successfully — from sowing to harvest.

🌱 Found in 8 combos

Care at a glance

The essentials for healthy growth.

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Sunlight

Full sun (6–8 hours daily)

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Watering

Keep soil consistently moist; water at the base to avoid leaf disease.

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Temperature

21°C – 29°C (70°F – 85°F)

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Germination

6–12 days

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Season

Warm season (Spring–Summer)

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Harvest / Bloom

60–80 days after transplanting

Soil & sowing

Get the foundation right for strong roots.

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Soil type

Well-draining, loamy soil rich in organic matter.

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Soil pH

6.0 – 6.8

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Sowing depth

¼ inch

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Spacing

18–24 inches apart

🐛 Pests & problems

Pest management

Watch for hornworms, aphids and blight. Treat pests with neem oil and space plants for airflow.

Troubleshooting

Blossom-end rot comes from calcium deficiency or uneven watering — water consistently.

🧺 Harvest & friends

Harvest & storage

Pick when fully coloured and firm. Store at room temperature, out of direct sun.

Companion plants

Basil, Marigold, Carrots, Onions

Related seeds

Other varieties that grow well alongside Tomato.

Get Tomato in these combos

This variety is included in the following seed combos.