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Patio

Tomato

Solanum melongena

  • Full sun
  • Zones 9–12
  • 55 days to maturity
  • Vegetables
  • 18" spacing
  • High water
  • Annual
  • pH 6–7
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  • Overview

    Start harvesting the abundant fruits when they are only 3-4" long by 3/4-1" diameter. The compact 24-36" plants produce tender dark purple fruit in clusters for easy harvesting. Hansel is non-bitter and perfect for grilling or slicing thinly onto pizza. Green calyx. AAS Winner.

  • Planting

    Start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost or direct sow after soil warms. Perfect for container starting.

  • Growing

    Sun: full. Water: high. Soil pH: 6–7. Space plants 18" apart. Germination: 7-10.

  • Pests & diseases

    Common pests: Aphids, whiteflies, spider mites in container culture. Common diseases: Blossom end rot, early blight, bacterial spot.