Solanum lycopersicum 'Tumbling tom'
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| Tomato | ||||
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| Tumbling tom | ||||
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| Three tumbling tom tomatoes ripening on the plant | ||||
| Scientific Classification | ||||
| Species: | Solanum lycopersicum | |||
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| Plant Data | |
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| Time to harvesting: | 69-80 days |
| Mature height: | 45-60cm (18-24in) |
| Mature spread: | 45-60cm (18-24in) |
| Fruit shape: | Cherry |
| Fruit colour: | Green to Red |
| Leaf type: | Regular |
| References: | [1] |
Tumbling tom is a genuine tumbling variety of tomato and is well suited to growing in a hanging basket. The trusses of small, bright red, cherry-sized fruit will trail from all sides of the baskets. The rich red fruit strike just the right balance of acidity and sweetness.[2]
Growing[edit | edit source]
- Main article: Tomato - Growing
Troubles[edit | edit source]
- Full troubles list: Tomato troubles
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ PlantFiles: Tomato - Lycopersicon lycopersicum 'Tumbling Tom'. Dave's Garden. Retrieved: 2010-09-11.
- ↑ (2009). Best tomatoes for hanging baskets. Telegraph.co.uk. Retrieved: 2010-09-11.
