Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum)

Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum)



  • Rs. 120.00
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Tomato (Scientific - Solanum lycopersicum |තක්කාලි Solanum lycopersicum, the cultivated tomato, is an erect or spreading annual plant varying in size from 30cm to 2 metres or more.

 

 A very well known fruit, tomatoes are widely grown throughout the world. In addition to their edible fruits, they also provide an oil, can be used as insect repellents and have a range of traditional medicinal uses.

Care

 Sun

 Full day of sun is preferable.

 Soil 

 loamy and well-drained with a pH between 6.0 to 6.8.

 Water

 Regularly watering

 Fertilizer

 Start by working lots of compost into the soil, plus 2 to 3 pounds of a complete fertilizer like 15-5-10 per 100 sq. ft. If you prefer, use an organic fertilizer like blood meal, well-rotted manure, cottonseed meal, or bat guano. Burpee's Big Boy Tomato Food is also super for growing eggplants.


Toxic for Cats & Dogs*

 

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