Solanum lycopersicum

Tomato

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Description

The tomato belongs to the nightshade family and is one of the most popular vegetable plants in German gardens. It loves warmth and sunny locations.

Care instructions

Place in a sunny, wind‑protected spot. Water regularly, avoiding waterlogging. Trellising is required. Prune regularly on both standard and indeterminate tomato varieties.

Companion planting

Good neighbours

basil carrot Lettuce

Rather not

potato cucumber

Diseases & pests

6 relevant

From the knowledge base, automatically linked by affected species.

DeficiencymediumJun–Aug

Calcium-Mangel

DiseasemediumMay–Sep

Botrytis cinerea

DiseasehighJun–Sep

Phytophthora infestans

DeficiencygeringJun–Sep

Magnesium-Mangel

PestmediumMay–Sep

Tetranychus urticae

PestmediumMay–Sep

Trialeurodes vaporariorum

Varieties

16 varieties

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