🌿 Heirloom Tomatoes
Solanum lycopersicum
Classic, old-fashioned tomatoes prized for rich, complex flavor and varied colors and shapes, perfect for slicing, salads, and sauces. Roma, San Marzano, Cherokee Purple, and Home Slice Varieties. In South Florida, plant from fall through early spring.
🌿 Annual in South Florida
🌍 Native Origin: Native to western South America
☀️ Light: Full sun, 6+ hours daily
💧 Water: Water deeply, keeping soil evenly moist
📏 Size: Grows 4-6 ft tall; stake or trellis for support
🌸 Bloom Time: Yellow blooms, with fruit ready in about 70-90 days
🌱 Landscape Use: Excellent for vegetable gardens, raised beds, and containers
🐾 Pet & Child Safety: Leaves, stems and green fruit are toxic
💡 Casaplanta Tip: Plant in Coast of Maine Raised Bed Mix soil, feed monthly with Espoma Tomato-Tone.