Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico
Types
Cherry tomato, Beefsteak tomato, Medium tomato
Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan
Habitat
Loamy soils, Shaded sites
Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
5-9
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
2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Elliptic, toothed
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
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
Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
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
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
Apply 5-10-5 amounts
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Nitrogen, Zinc fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Crown rot, Leaf curl, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Snails, Squirrels
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Bees, Butterflies, Mosquitos
Birds, Deers, Squirrels
Allergy
Diarrhea, gastro-intestinal problems, Headache, Itchiness, Vomiting
Rhinitis, Sinuses
Aesthetic Uses
As decorated salad
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Glowing Skin, Maintains teeth healthy
Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Metabolism
Alzheimer’s Disease, Antidepressant, Anti-oxidant, Appetite enhancer, Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Gallbladder Diseases, Gout, Strengthen gums, tuberculosis
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Bark, Fruits
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Culinary use, For making oil, Repellent
Air freshner, Application in Furniture, used for making charcoal, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
LYCOPERSICON esculentum var cerasiforme 'Grape'
CARYA illinoinensis
Common Name
Grape tomato
Papershell Pecan, Pecan
In Hindi
अंगूर टमाटर
पेकॉन
In German
Traube Tomate
Pekannuss
In French
tomate uva
Pacanier
In Spanish
tomate uva
Carya illinoinensis
In Greek
ντομάτα σταφυλιών
Pecan
In Portuguese
tomate uva
Nogueira-pecã
In Polish
pomidorowa z winogro
Orzesznik jadalny
In Latin
uva tomatoes
Pecan
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Juglandales
Family
Solanaceae
Juglandaceae
Genus
Solanum
Carya Nutt.
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Solaneae
Juglandeae
Subfamily
Solanoideae
Juglandoideae
Season and Care of Grape Tomato and Pecan
Season and care of Grape Tomato and Pecan is important to know. While considering everything about Grape Tomato and Pecan Care, growing season is an essential factor. Grape Tomato season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Pecan season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Grape Tomato is Loam, Sand and for Pecan is Loam while the PH of soil for Grape Tomato is Neutral and for Pecan is Acidic, Neutral.
Grape Tomato and Pecan Physical Information
Grape Tomato and Pecan physical information is very important for comparison. Grape Tomato height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Grape Tomato and Pecan are as follows:
Grape Tomato flower color: Yellow
Grape Tomato leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Pecan flower color: Yellow and Green
- Pecan leaf color: Green
Care of Grape Tomato and Pecan
Care of Grape Tomato and Pecan 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 Pecan pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches. In summer Grape Tomato needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pecan needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.