Rapunzel Tomato

Scientific Name: Solanum lycopersicum 'Rapunzel'

Plant type

perennial, annual / biennial, fruit / vegetable

size

H: 3'-4'
W: 2'-3'

planting zones

1-12

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Rapunzel Tomato plant details

Rapunzel Tomato is a fast-growing broadleaf deciduous, evergreen or semi-evergreen annual / biennial or perennial fruit / vegetable with green foliage. In spring and summer yellow flowers emerge followed by red 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 Rapunzel Tomato

Plant type: annual / biennial or perennial fruit / vegetable
Plant family: solanaceae
Foliage: deciduous, evergreen or semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in spring and summer
Uses: culinary, edible, indeterminate, tropical-looking

GROWING CONDITIONS for Rapunzel 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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Amazing, super long tresses of gorgeous, bright scarlet red cherry tomatoes (paired along the vine) dangle straight down as much as two feet(!) and hold as many as 40 tomatoes each! Oh my gosh, this plant is unbelievably beautiful! But what good is beautiful if the taste isn’t great, right? Exactly! Never fear, ‘Rapunzel’ has been bred for exquisite cherry tomato sweet taste, with a hint of acid, perfect texture and performance! To show off its best features and to grow the healthiest tomatoes, stake it high and tall, rather than wide, and grow it in a sheltered sunny spot with good draining rich soil. ‘Rapunzel’ can easily be grown in a wine barrel or large container. Snip your long locks of fruit when most have ripened on the vine, leaving some to continue ripening after picked. That way you can enjoy the presentation of these stunning tresses as you snack on them or share them at a dinner party!