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Wild tomato

Solanum pimpinellifolium

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Wild tomato is a member of the Solanum family. Its botanical name is Solanum pimpinellifolium. It is an edible fruit that typically grows as a perennial, which is defined as a plant that matures and completes its lifecycle over the course of three years or more. Normally growing to a mature height of 1.20 metres (3.90 feet), Wild tomato grows with a viny habit.

This plant info is provided by the myfolia gardener's wiki. All details about Wild tomato have been kindly provided by our members.

How to grow Wild tomato

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Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water often. Use Zone 3 - Zone 14 as your guideline for the appropriate climate for this plant. Wild tomato needs a soil ph of 5.0 to 6.0 (moderately acidic soil - weakly acidic soil). Wild tomato is generally regarded as a tender plant, so remember to ensure that temperatures are mild before moving outdoors.

Growing Wild tomato from seed

Aim to sow 0.78 inches (2.0 cm) deep and try to ensure a gap of at least 2.60 feet (80.0 cm). For optimal germination, soil temperature should be a minimum of 24°C / 75°F.

By our calculations*, you should look at sowing Wild tomato about 42 days before your last frost date .

Transplanting Wild tomato

Companion plants for Wild tomato

These plants have been known to grow well alongside Wild tomato so consider planting:

Repellent plants for Wild tomato

These plants will not grow well with Wild tomato so avoid planting these within close proximity:

Common Wild tomato problems

These problems, diseases and pests are known to affect Wild tomato plants:

Other names for Wild tomato

Sweet pea tomato, Currant tomato, Spoon tomato

Lycopersicon pimpinellifolium

Misspellings: Lycospericon pimpinfolium, Lycopersicon pimpinellifolium

Wild tomato care instructions

Category The lifecycle that this Wild tomato exhibits. Perennial Difficulty How easy is Wild tomato to grow? Help build our wiki!
Lifecycle The lifecycle that this Wild tomato exhibits. Perennial Growth Habit What shape or habit does Wild tomato grow into? Vine
Hardiness How frost hardy is Wild tomato? Tender Country of Origin Where did Wild tomato come from? Help build our wiki!
Mature Height How tall does Wild tomato grow? 1.20 metres / 3.90 feet Mature Spread How wide does Wild tomato grow? 50.0 cm / 1.62 feet
USDA Zone Range Which zones does Wild tomato grow best in? Zone 3 to Zone 14 pH Range The level of acidity for Wild tomato. 5.0 - 6.0
Water Requirements How much water does Wild tomato require? High Nitrogen Requirements How much nitrogen fertilizer does Wild tomato need? Medium
Soil What sort of soil should I plant Wild tomato in? Help build our wiki! Sun How much sunlight does Wild tomato need to grow? Full Sun
Can Sow Direct? Can Wild tomato be sown directly? No Sowing Depth How deep to plant Wild tomato? 2.0 cm / 0.78 inches
Sowing Distance Apart How far apart to plant Wild tomato? 80.0 cm / 2.60 feet Sowing Row Distance Apart How far apart to plant rows of Wild tomato? Help build our wiki!
Ideal Germination Temperature Range What temperatures does Wild tomato need in order to germinate? 24°C / 75°F to 32°C / 90°F Growing Temperatures What temperatures are best to grow Wild tomato in? Help build our wiki! to Help build our wiki!
Planting Distance Apart How far apart to plant Wild tomato seedlings. Help build our wiki! Planting Row Distance Apart How far apart to plant rows of Wild tomato seedlings. Help build our wiki!
Bloom Time When will Wild tomato bloom? Help build our wiki! Harvest Time When is Wild tomato ready for harvest? Help build our wiki!
Pruning Time When should I prune Wild tomato? Help build our wiki!

How long does Wild tomato take to grow?

These estimates for how long Wild tomato takes to sprout, grow and harvest are from real observations from real gardeners, right around the world. Start logging and journaling your observations to participate!

Days to Germination How long does it take Wild tomato to germinate? 6 days Average 6 days | Min 3 days | Max 31 days (11)
Days to Transplant How long until I can plant out Wild tomato? + 58 days Average 58 days | Min 31 days | Max 126 days (8)
Days to Maturity How long until Wild tomato is ready for harvest / bloom? + 105 days Average 105 days | Min 30 days | Max 198 days (105)
Total Growing Days How long does it take to grow Wild tomato? = 169 days

When should I plant Wild tomato?

Our when to plant Wild tomato estimates are relative to your last frost date. Enter your frost dates and we'll calculate your sowing and planting dates for you!

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