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Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) Care Guide
Care guide for Tomato: light, watering, humidity, soil and temperature, based on the species' botanical profile.
📷 Dave Richardson · CC BY 4.0 · GBIF/iNaturalist
⚠️ Tomato is toxic to pets — see the toxicity page.
Care at a glance
WaterWater roughly every 5 days, let the top 2-3 cm of soil dry out between waterings. Drought-sensitive — don't let it dry out completely.
TemperatureWarm and humid: 18-27 °C (65-80 °F); keep away from frost and cold drafts.
SoilWell-draining mix, neutral pH (7.0-7.5).
Growthfast growth. Mature height ~1.2 m (4.0 ft).
Origin
Native to: Peru.
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