12" Tumbling Tom Red Tomato Basket

Solanum lycopersicum

so-LAY-num ly-koh-PER-sih-kum

Baskets/Containers: Sun Vegetable Basket

Min. Temp
Very Tender: 38°

Appearance

Summer Foliage
Green
Fall Foliage
Green
Flower Color
Red
Blooming Time
Early Summer - to hard frost, if proper care is given
Habit
Trailing
Height
12–18 in
Spread
12–18 in
Form
Cherry

Characteristics

Type
Selection
Safety
Edible Parts
Growth Rate
Fast
Traits
High Yields
Attracts
Attracts Honeybees & Pollinators
Uses/Placement
Culinary

Optimal Growing Conditions

Sun Exposure
Full Sun - Part Shade
Soil Texture
Loamy
Soil Drainage
Well-drained
Soil Moisture
Average
Soil PH
Slightly Acidic: 6.0-6.5
PH Tolerance
Prefers slightly acidic soil
PH Correction
High pH may cause iron chlorosis
Soil Amendment(s)
Compost
Fertilizer
Heavy Feeder
Fertilizer Formula
Rooting & Blooming
Fertilizer Timing
Pre-Fruiting
Micronutrients
Calcium (Ca)

Care

Care Level
Moderate

Behavior and Propagation

Spreading
Aggressive Spreader
Propagation Method
Self-fertile--no partner needed
Propagation Licensing
Trademarked cultivar
Division Timing
Do Not Divide