Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Cherry tomato, Beefsteak tomato, Medium tomato
it is a type of cabbage
Habitat
Loamy soils, Shaded sites
agricultural areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
-9999
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
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Red, Purple
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Red, Purple, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Red, Purple, Burgundy
Leaf Shape
Elliptic, toothed
Spinach Type
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
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, Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove short branches, Remove short twigs
Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
Apply 5-10-5 amounts
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize when new
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Anthracnose, Aphids, Bacterial soft rot, Beet armyworm, Black rot, Blackleg, Cabbage looper, Cabbageworm, Clubroot, Cutworms, Damping-off, Diamondback moth, Downy mildew, Flea Beetles, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Ring spot, Root knot nematode, Slugs, Snails, Thripes, Watery soft rot, White mold, white rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Bees, Butterflies, Mosquitos
-
Allergy
Diarrhea, gastro-intestinal problems, Headache, Itchiness, Vomiting
-
Aesthetic Uses
As decorated salad
-
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Glowing Skin, Maintains teeth healthy
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Metabolism
Cancer, Detoxifies lever, Glucose
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Culinary use, For making oil, Repellent
Culinary use, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
LYCOPERSICON esculentum var cerasiforme 'Grape'
BRASSICA oleracea 'Red Express'
Common Name
Grape tomato
Red Cabbage, Red Express Cabbage
In Hindi
अंगूर टमाटर
लाल पत्ता गोभी
In German
Traube Tomate
Rotkohl
In French
tomate uva
Chou rouge
In Spanish
tomate uva
Repollo rojo
In Greek
ντομάτα σταφυλιών
Κόκκινο λάχανο
In Portuguese
tomate uva
Red Cabbage
In Polish
pomidorowa z winogro
Czerwona kapusta
In Latin
uva tomatoes
Brassica Rubrum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Brassicales
Family
Solanaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Grape Tomato and Red Cabbage
Season and care of Grape Tomato and Red Cabbage is important to know. While considering everything about Grape Tomato and Red Cabbage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Grape Tomato season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Red Cabbage season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Grape Tomato is Loam, Sand and for Red Cabbage is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Grape Tomato is Neutral and for Red Cabbage is Acidic.
Grape Tomato and Red Cabbage Physical Information
Grape Tomato and Red Cabbage physical information is very important for comparison. Grape Tomato height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Red Cabbage height is 20.30 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Grape Tomato and Red Cabbage are as follows:
Grape Tomato flower color: Yellow
Grape Tomato leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Red Cabbage flower color: Yellow
- Red Cabbage leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Grape Tomato and Red Cabbage
Care of Grape Tomato and Red Cabbage 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 Red Cabbage pruning is done Requires very little pruning. In summer Grape Tomato needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Cabbage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.