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    Spike Tomato

    Scientific Name: Solanum lycopersicum 'Spike'

    Also Known As

    • Lycopersicon lycopersicum 'Spike'

    Plant type

    perennial, vine, annual / biennial, fruit / vegetable

    size

    • H: 5'-6'
    • W: 3'-4'

    planting zones

    • 1-12

    Spike Tomato plant details

    Spike 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 green and 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 Spike Tomato

    Plant type: annual / biennial or perennial fruit / vegetable or vine
    Plant family: solanaceae
    Foliage: deciduous, evergreen or semi-evergreen green
    Mature size: 3 FT - 4 FT - wide, 5 FT - 6 FT - tall
    Flowers: yellow blooms in summer
    Uses: compact, edible, semi-determinate

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Spike 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

    An original from local tomato scientists Baia Nicchia (www.baianicchia.blogspot.com), this new for 2007 variety is perfect for Bay Area gardeners, maturing early on compact vines, & bred to withstand our relatively frigid summers. ‘Spike’ is a baseball-sized black tomato with green stripes, & pink & green mottled flesh. It’s said that this tomato compares favorably to other black tomatoes in terms of taste, plus - how can you refuse a black zebra tomato?? Mmmmm...

    By: Annie's Annuals & Perennials

    Gardening facts about Spike Tomato plant

    How to Grow Spike 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
      • green

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen
      • deciduous
      • semi-evergreen

    • Texture

      • fuzzy

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