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LYCOPERSICON esculentum 'Green Grape'
Cherry Tomato, Green Grape Cherry Tomato, Tomato
This bushy indeterminate cherry tomato produces grape-like clusters of yellowish-green fruits that are renowned for their intense, spicy-sweet flavor. Harvest of the fleshy, small-seeded, 1.5-inch (3.5 cm) fruits begins about 70 days after seedlings are planted out, and continues for many weeks. Plants bear well over a wide range of temperatures. This open-pollinated variety was developed by tomato breeder Tom Wagner of Bakersfield, California. Some plants and seed sold under the name 'Green Grape' may differ somewhat from the original, "true" variety.
Tomatoes are short-lived tender perennials that are usually grown as annuals. Their medium- to dark-green, hairy, compound leaves have a strong fragrance and are not to be eaten. Mature plants produce distinctive yellow flowers, which are bee pollinated. These are followed by succulent tomato fruits, which are technically berries.
Tomatoes require full sun and fertile, well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral soil. Seeds germinate poorly in cool soil, so plants are best started indoors several weeks before the last frost date. Harden off seedlings before transplanting them to the garden. Set them deeply in the ground for best establishment; the main stem will form roots beneath the soil’s surface. Although of relatively compact habit, dwarf indeterminate varieties such as 'Green Grape' may benefit from staking to prevent their stems from "flopping" from the weight of the fruit.
Tomatoes are heavy feeders, so it is important to provide them with regular water and nutrients. Be sure to choose a fertilizer specifically formulated for tomatoes. Overwatering can result in cracking of fruit and diminished flavor. Best production and flavor occurs when both days and nights are warm. Tomato fruits become tough and less flavorful when subjected to cooler temperatures, and should not be stored in the refrigerator for this reason. In warm, frost-free regions they may be grown as a winter crop.
For more detailed information about tomato pests and diseases, refer to the general entry for the species (Lycopersicon esculentum) in the Learn2Grow.com plant database.
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Vegetable
Full Sun
3'-5' / 0.9m - 1.5m
2'-3' / 0.6m - 0.9m
Indeterminate
Mexico, Central America, South America
Neutral
Well Drained
Loam, Sand
Fast
Average Water
Clump-Forming
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Showy
Yellow
Green, Yellow Green
Green, Dark Green
Yes
Single
No
Medium
Matte
Semi-Evergreen
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
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