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

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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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A very big indeterminate plant with masses of tiny red fruit (half the size of cherry), very sweet & with a true tomato flavor. Interestingly, this is a different species (Lycopersicum pimpinellifolium) from the garden tomato & sometimes goes under the name “Wild Tomato”. Matures in 75 days.