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Red Currant Tomato
Scientific Name: Solanum pimpinellifolium
Also Known As
- Lycopersicon esculentum 'Red Currant'
- Lycopersicum pimpinellifolium 'Red Currant'
- Red Currant Wild Tomato
Plant type
perennial, vine, annual / biennial, fruit / vegetable
size
- H: 5'-6'
- W: 2'-3'
planting zones
- 1-12
Red Currant Tomato plant details
Red Currant Tomato is a broadleaf deciduous, evergreen or semi-evergreen annual / biennial or perennial fruit / vegetable or vine with green foliage. In summer yellow flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts bees and beneficial insects making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and 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 Red Currant Tomato
- Plant type: annual / biennial or perennial fruit / vegetable or vine
- Plant family: solanaceae
- Foliage: deciduous, evergreen or semi-evergreen green
- Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 5 FT - 6 FT - tall
- Flowers: yellow blooms in summer
- Uses: edible, indeterminate, unique
GROWING CONDITIONS for Red Currant Tomato
- USDA Zones: 1 - 12
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: regular
- Resistant to: heat and humidity
- Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained
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How to Grow Red Currant Tomato
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- 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
- red
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
- deciduous
- semi-evergreen
Texture
- fuzzy
Landscape groups by tags
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Zones
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Size
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Zones
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Zones
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Size
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Zones
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Size
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- sun - mostly shade
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Zones
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Size
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- sun - mostly shade
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