Tomato
Solanum lycopersicum
Family: SolanaceaeNative: Western South America and Central AmericaIdentified: Mar 21, 2026
A herbaceous annual plant with fuzzy green stems and deeply lobed, aromatic leaves. It produces small yellow flowers that develop into fleshy, edible fruits that are typically red when ripe.
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Requires full sun (at least 6-8 hours daily), consistent watering to keep soil moist but not waterlogged, and well-draining soil rich in organic matter. Provide a trellis or cage for support as it grows.