Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
India
Types
Cherry tomato, Beefsteak tomato, Medium tomato
Pednem Keri, Kasarpal, Parashte
Habitat
Loamy soils, Shaded sites
Foot Hills, Tropical regions
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
11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow
Dark Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Gray Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Olive, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic, toothed
Oblong-lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Grafting, 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
Do Not over Water, Needs more water during establishment
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
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
Fertilizers
Apply 5-10-5 amounts
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Leafminers, Red blotch, Root mealy bugs
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
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Diarrhea, gastro-intestinal problems, Headache, Itchiness, Vomiting
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Aesthetic Uses
As decorated salad
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Beauty Benefits
Acne, Glowing Skin, Maintains teeth healthy
For treating wrinkles, Good for skin and hair, Hair Conditioner, Makes Hair Silkier, Promotes Healthy Hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Metabolism
Anthelmintic, Antitumor, Astringent, Cardiotonic, Dysentry, Indigestion
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Culinary use, For making oil, Repellent
Edible syrup, Used for its medicinal properties, Used to make juice
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Fruit, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
LYCOPERSICON esculentum var cerasiforme 'Grape'
Garcinia indica
Common Name
Grape tomato
Kokum
In Hindi
अंगूर टमाटर
Kokum
In German
Traube Tomate
Kokum
In French
tomate uva
Kokum
In Spanish
tomate uva
Kokum
In Greek
ντομάτα σταφυλιών
Kokum
In Portuguese
tomate uva
Kokum
In Polish
pomidorowa z winogro
Kokum
In Latin
uva tomatoes
Kokum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Solanaceae
Zamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Solaneae
Garcinieae
Subfamily
Solanoideae
Clusioideae
Properties of Grape Tomato and Kokum
Wondering what are the properties of Grape Tomato and Kokum? We provide you with everything About Grape Tomato and Kokum. Grape Tomato doesn't have thorns and Kokum doesn't have thorns. Also Grape Tomato does not have fragrant flowers. Grape Tomato has allergic reactions like Diarrhea, gastro-intestinal problems, Headache, Itchiness and Vomiting and Kokum has allergic reactions like Diarrhea, gastro-intestinal problems, Headache, Itchiness and Vomiting. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Grape Tomato and Kokum and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Grape Tomato and Kokum
Season and care of Grape Tomato and Kokum is important to know. While considering everything about Grape Tomato and Kokum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Grape Tomato season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Kokum season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Grape Tomato is Loam, Sand and for Kokum is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Grape Tomato is Neutral and for Kokum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Grape Tomato and Kokum Physical Information
Grape Tomato and Kokum physical information is very important for comparison. Grape Tomato height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Kokum height is 500.00 cm and width 10.00 cm. The color specification of Grape Tomato and Kokum are as follows:
Grape Tomato flower color: Yellow
Grape Tomato leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Kokum flower color: Dark Pink
- Kokum leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Copper
Care of Grape Tomato and Kokum
Care of Grape Tomato and Kokum 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 Kokum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Grape Tomato needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kokum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.