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...