Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Asia, Europe
Types
Plum Tomato, Serbian Tomato, Stupice Tomato
Elfin Thyme, Pink Chintz Thyme, Lime Thyme, White Moss Thyme, Lavender Thyme, Silver Needle Thyme
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
6-9
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Cushion/Mound-forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow
Crimson, Lavender, Pink, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Unknown
Fruit Color
Red, Rose, Coral
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Bell Shaped
Tiny
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water occasionally
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch Tips, Prune for shortening long shoots, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove short twigs, Remove tight V-branching crotches
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Requires extensive pruning
Fertilizers
Apply 5-10-5 amounts
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Alternaria leaf blight, Aphids, Botrytis collar rot, Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Dermatitis, Oral Allergy, Rhinitis, Urticaria
Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antirheumatic, Cardiac, Homeopathy, Odontalgic
Arthritis, Bronchitis, Chronic fatigue, Cough, Gastritis, Hair Loss, Insomnia, Kidney problems, Muscle Pain, Skin irritation, Snoring, Sore throat, Stomach pain, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Cosmetics, For making oil, Repellent, Used as an insecticide
Air freshner, Cosmetics, Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Vine
Container, Edible, Herb, Rock Garden
Botanical Name
LYCOPERSICON esculentum 'Soldacki'
Thymus vulgaris
In Hindi
बीफस्टीक टमाटर
पौधा
अजवायन के फूल
In German
Beefsteaktomate
Pflanze
Thymian
In French
tomate beefsteak
Plante
Thym
In Spanish
Bistec de tomate
Planta
Tomillo
In Greek
μπριζόλα Ντομάτα
Φυτό
θυμάρι
In Portuguese
tomate Redondo Vermelho
Plantar
Tomilho
In Polish
befsztyk pomidorowy
Roślina
Tymianek
In Latin
Nullam beefsteak
planta
Thymum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Not Available
Family
Solanaceae
Labiatae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Beefsteak Tomato and Thyme
Season and care of Beefsteak Tomato and Thyme is important to know. While considering everything about Beefsteak Tomato and Thyme Care, growing season is an essential factor. Beefsteak Tomato season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Thyme season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Beefsteak Tomato is Loam, Sand and for Thyme is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Beefsteak Tomato is Neutral and for Thyme is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline.
Beefsteak Tomato and Thyme Physical Information
Beefsteak Tomato and Thyme physical information is very important for comparison. Beefsteak Tomato height is 182.88 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Thyme height is 10.20 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Beefsteak Tomato and Thyme are as follows:
Beefsteak Tomato flower color: Yellow
Beefsteak Tomato leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Thyme flower color: Crimson, Lavender, Pink and White
- Thyme leaf color: Green
Care of Beefsteak Tomato and Thyme
Care of Beefsteak Tomato and Thyme include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Beefsteak Tomato pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch Tips, Prune for shortening long shoots, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove short twigs and Remove tight V-branching crotches and Thyme pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves and Requires extensive pruning. In summer Beefsteak Tomato needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Thyme needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.