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Jet Star
Tomato
TomatoSolanum lycopersicum 'Jet Star'
- Full sun
- Zone 10
- 72 days to maturity
- Vegetables
- 24" spacing
- High water
- pH 6–7
Overview
An award-winning hybrid that delivers the perfect balance of classic tomato flavor and reliable garden performance, making it ideal for beginners and experienced gardeners alike. This vigorous variety produces smooth, crack-resistant fruits with excellent eating quality and impressive disease tolerance. Jet Star has been a garden favorite for decades due to its consistent production and adaptability to various growing conditions.
Planting
Start seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before last expected frost. Transplant seedlings outdoors after soil warms to 65°F.
Growing
Sun: full. Water: high. Soil pH: 6–7. Space plants 24" apart. Germination: 6-12.
Pests & diseases
Common pests: Tomato fruitworm, aphids, whiteflies, spider mites. Common diseases: Bacterial speck, early blight, septoria leaf spot.