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Michael Pollan Tomato
Scientific Name: Solanum lycopersicum 'Michael Pollan'
Also Known As
- Lycopersicon lycopersicum 'Michael Pollan'
Plant type
perennial, annual / biennial, fruit / vegetable
size
- H: 5'-6'
- W: 2'-4'
planting zones
- 1-12
Michael Pollan Tomato plant details
Michael Pollan Tomato is a broadleaf deciduous, evergreen or semi-evergreen annual / biennial or perennial fruit / vegetable with green foliage. In spring and summer yellow flowers emerge followed by green and yellow fruit. Attracts bees and beneficial insects making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Michael Pollan Tomato
- Plant type: annual / biennial or perennial fruit / vegetable
- Plant family: solanaceae
- Foliage: deciduous, evergreen or semi-evergreen green
- Mature size: 2 FT - 4 FT - wide, 5 FT - 6 FT - tall
- Flowers: yellow blooms in spring and summer
- Uses: culinary, edible, indeterminate, trellis, unique
GROWING CONDITIONS for Michael Pollan Tomato
- USDA Zones: 1 - 12
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
- Resistant to: heat and humidity
- Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained
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How to Grow Michael Pollan Tomato
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- even moisture - regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- yellow
Wildlife
- beneficial insects
- bees
Fruit
- yellow
- green
Flower Season
- summer
- spring
Foliage Season
- evergreen
- deciduous
- semi-evergreen
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