Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
North America, Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Cherry tomato, Beefsteak tomato, Medium tomato
Neck, Really Big Hybrid, Waltham
Habitat
Loamy soils, Shaded sites
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
9-11
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
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
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Peach, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
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Leaf Shape
Elliptic, toothed
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do not water the foliage, Needs 2-3 times watering per week
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove short branches, Remove short twigs
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Apply 5-10-5 amounts
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Apply 12-12-12 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphate, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Bees, Butterflies, Mosquitos
Ants, Bees
Allergy
Diarrhea, gastro-intestinal problems, Headache, Itchiness, Vomiting
Dermatitis
Aesthetic Uses
As decorated salad
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Beauty Benefits
Acne, Glowing Skin, Maintains teeth healthy
Glowing Skin, Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Metabolism
Antiasthamatic, anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, Cardiovascular problems, cholesterol-lowering, constipation, Diabetes, Fiber, High blood pressure, Immunity, Manganese, Rich in Potassium, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Culinary use, For making oil, Repellent
For making oil, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
LYCOPERSICON esculentum var cerasiforme 'Grape'
CUCURBITA moschata 'Quantum'
Common Name
Grape tomato
Butternut Squash
In Hindi
अंगूर टमाटर
Butternut Squash Plant
In German
Traube Tomate
Butternut Squash-Anlage
In French
tomate uva
Courge musquée Plante
In Spanish
tomate uva
Planta de la calabaza de Butternut
In Greek
ντομάτα σταφυλιών
Κολοκύθια Φυτών
In Portuguese
tomate uva
Butternut Squash planta
In Polish
pomidorowa z winogro
Piżmowa roślin
In Latin
uva tomatoes
Planta butternut cucurbitae
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Solanaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Solanoideae
Papilionoideae
Season and Care of Grape Tomato and Butternut Squash
Season and care of Grape Tomato and Butternut Squash is important to know. While considering everything about Grape Tomato and Butternut Squash Care, growing season is an essential factor. Grape Tomato season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Butternut Squash season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Grape Tomato is Loam, Sand and for Butternut Squash is Loam while the PH of soil for Grape Tomato is Neutral and for Butternut Squash is Neutral.
Grape Tomato and Butternut Squash Physical Information
Grape Tomato and Butternut Squash physical information is very important for comparison. Grape Tomato height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Butternut Squash height is 7.62 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of Grape Tomato and Butternut Squash are as follows:
Grape Tomato flower color: Yellow
Grape Tomato leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Butternut Squash flower color: Yellow and Gold
- Butternut Squash leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Care of Grape Tomato and Butternut Squash
Care of Grape Tomato and Butternut Squash include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Grape Tomato pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove short branches and Remove short twigs and Butternut Squash pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Grape Tomato needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Butternut Squash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.