Life Span
Annual
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Savoy, Giant Noble, Semi-savoy
Cherry tomato, Beefsteak tomato, Medium tomato
Habitat
Fields, gardens, meadows, Suburban areas
Loamy soils, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
11-15
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
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Yellow, Green
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Black
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Elliptic, toothed
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove short branches, Remove short twigs
Fertilizers
Fertilize when new
Apply 5-10-5 amounts
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, Leafminers, Red blotch, Seedcorn maggot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
-
Aphids, Bees, Butterflies, Mosquitos
Allergy
Food 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
Energy, Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin K
Antioxidants, Metabolism
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Cosmetics, Culinary use, For making oil, Repellent
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
SPINACIA oleracea
LYCOPERSICON esculentum var cerasiforme 'Grape'
Common Name
Spinach
Grape tomato
In Hindi
पालक
अंगूर टमाटर
In German
Spinat
Traube Tomate
In French
Épinards
tomate uva
In Spanish
Espinacas
tomate uva
In Greek
Σπανάκι
ντομάτα σταφυλιών
In Portuguese
Espinafre
tomate uva
In Polish
Szpinak
pomidorowa z winogro
In Latin
Spinach
uva tomatoes
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Solanales
Family
Chenopodiaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Anserineae
Solaneae
Subfamily
Chenopodioideae
Solanoideae
Season and Care of Spinach and Grape Tomato
Season and care of Spinach and Grape Tomato is important to know. While considering everything about Spinach and Grape Tomato Care, growing season is an essential factor. Spinach season is and Grape Tomato season is . The type of soil for Spinach is Loam, Sand and for Grape Tomato is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Spinach is Neutral, Alkaline and for Grape Tomato is Neutral.
Spinach and Grape Tomato Physical Information
Spinach and Grape Tomato physical information is very important for comparison. Spinach height is 15.20 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Grape Tomato height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Spinach and Grape Tomato are as follows:
Spinach flower color: Yellow and Green
Spinach leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Grape Tomato flower color: Yellow
- Grape Tomato leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Spinach and Grape Tomato
Care of Spinach and Grape Tomato include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Spinach pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Grape Tomato pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove short branches and Remove short twigs. In summer Spinach 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.