Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Shrubs, Trees
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Northeast Mexico, Southeastern United States
Types
Cherry tomato, Beefsteak tomato, Medium tomato
Deciduous, Evergreen
Number of Varieties
50800
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40000
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Habitat
Loamy soils, Shaded sites
Hillside, Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-159-11
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99
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AHS Heat Zone
12-1
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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
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Uses
Aesthetic Uses
As decorated salad
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Beauty Benefits
Acne, Glowing Skin, Maintains teeth healthy
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Edible Uses
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Erosion control
Plant Benefits
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Metabolism
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Culinary use, For making oil, Repellent
Food for animals, Food for insects
Used As Indoor Plant
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Used As Outdoor Plant
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Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Rock Garden / Wall