Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Rovada, ‘Red Lake’ AGM, Junifer
Cherry tomato, Beefsteak tomato, Medium tomato
Habitat
Broad-Leaved Forests, shores, Stream side
Loamy soils, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
11-15
Sunset Zone
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
Upright/Erect
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Green
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Red, Pink, Ivory
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Elliptic, toothed
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established, Requires watering in the growing season
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do not water the foliage, Needs 2-3 times watering per week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune every year, Prune to half of its height, Prune to stimulate growth
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove short branches, Remove short twigs
Fertilizers
Citrus, Fertilize every year
Apply 5-10-5 amounts
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Birds, Borers, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Attracts
Birds
Aphids, Bees, Butterflies, Mosquitos
Allergy
Asthma
Diarrhea, gastro-intestinal problems, Headache, Itchiness, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
As decorated salad
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, Glowing Skin, Maintains teeth healthy
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Antioxidants, Metabolism
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Whole plant
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Cosmetics, Culinary use, For making oil, Repellent
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
RIBES rubrum
LYCOPERSICON esculentum var cerasiforme 'Grape'
Common Name
Red Currant
Grape tomato
In Hindi
Red Currant
अंगूर टमाटर
In German
Rote Johannisbeere
Traube Tomate
In French
Groseille
tomate uva
In Spanish
Grosella
tomate uva
In Greek
Κόκκινη σταφίδα
ντομάτα σταφυλιών
In Portuguese
Groselha
tomate uva
In Polish
Porzeczkowy
pomidorowa z winogro
In Latin
red RIBES
uva tomatoes
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Grossulariaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Red Currant and Grape Tomato
Season and care of Red Currant and Grape Tomato is important to know. While considering everything about Red Currant and Grape Tomato Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Currant season is Summer and Grape Tomato season is Summer. The type of soil for Red Currant is Loam and for Grape Tomato is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Currant is Acidic, Neutral and for Grape Tomato is Neutral.
Red Currant and Grape Tomato Physical Information
Red Currant and Grape Tomato physical information is very important for comparison. Red Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Grape Tomato height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Red Currant and Grape Tomato are as follows:
Red Currant flower color: Green
Red Currant leaf color: Green
Grape Tomato flower color: Yellow
- Grape Tomato leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Red Currant and Grape Tomato
Care of Red Currant and Grape Tomato include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Currant pruning is done Prune every year, Prune to half of its height and Prune to stimulate growth and Grape Tomato pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove short branches and Remove short twigs. In summer Red Currant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Grape Tomato needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.