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Grape

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Grape

Tomato

Solanum lycopersicum

  • Full sun
  • Zones 10–11
  • 60 days to maturity
  • Vegetables
  • 18" spacing
  • High water
  • Annual
  • pH 6–6.8
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  • Overview

    Grape tomatoes are small, elongated fruits that resemble their namesake in size and shape, typically measuring 1-2 inches long. These hybrid varieties mature in approximately 60 days from transplant, producing prolific clusters of sweet, bite-sized fruits. Their concentrated, sweet-tangy flavor makes them ideal for fresh eating, salads, and snacking straight from the vine. Grape tomatoes are prized for their consistent sweetness and firm texture, often preferred over cherry tomatoes for their balanced taste. The compact growth habit and abundant yields make them a popular choice for both home gardeners and container cultivation.

  • Planting

    Start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost. Transplant when soil temperature reaches 60°F and night temperatures stay above 50°F.

  • Growing

    Sun: full. Water: high. Soil pH: 6–6.8. Space plants 18" apart. Germination: 7-14.

  • Pests & diseases

    Common pests: Aphids, whiteflies, tomato hornworm, spider mites. Common diseases: Early blight, late blight, septoria leaf spot, blossom end rot.