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Tomato Seed Starter Grow Kit
BOTANICAL NAMESolanum lycopersicum
USD 10.99
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Nothing beats a sun-warm homegrown tomato — sweeter and juicier than anything from a store shelf.
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Full Sun (6-8 hours daily)
70-80F
Check the directions supplied with your seed variety.
THE PLANT NOTEBOOK
Tomato care, from seed onward.
- Botanical name
- Solanum lycopersicum
- Common names
- Tomato, Love Apple
- Family
- Solanaceae
- Genus
- Solanum
- Species
- S. lycopersicum
Start growing
Plant deep (bury the stem). Requires support (cages or stakes). Needs full sun.
Growing with your kit
The Seeds In A Cup® kit is the ultimate way to start tomatoes; watch the tiny seeds transform into sturdy seedlings in just 4 weeks.
Propagation
By seed or cuttings (will root anywhere the stem touches soil).
Seasonal growth & harvest
60-90 days to harvest depending on variety.
Growing conditions
Sun-drenched, well-drained loams.
Weather & tolerances
Heat tolerant; zero frost tolerance. Needs consistent water to prevent fruit cracking.
Pests & plant health
Tomato hornworm, early blight, and aphids.
Plant safety
Fruit is safe; leaves and stems contain solanine and should not be eaten.
Botanical features
Perennial grown as annual. Features glandular hairy foliage and pulpy fleshy fruits with many seeds.
Varieties
‘Roma’, ‘Cherry’, ‘Beefsteak’, ‘San Marzano’.
Garden & everyday uses
Versatile culinary fruit eaten as vegetable. rich in Lycopene
Native range & distribution
Indigenous to Western South America; now the world’s most popular home garden crop.
Conservation
Global priority via the Tomato Genetics Resource Center.
Name origins
From the Aztec word ‘tomatl’.
History
Introduced to Europe in the 1500s; once believed to be poisonous because of its relationship to Nightshade.
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- SIAC-001-13223 — USD 10.99 · Out of stock
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How do I grow Tomato from seed?
Moisten the included soil, sow your Tomato seeds at the depth on the instruction card, keep the planter warm and bright under the humidity lid, and mist until they sprout. Full steps are in your kit.
How long do Tomato seeds take to germinate?
Tomato seeds typically sprout in 5-10 days at 70-80F when kept warm and evenly moist. Your guide lists the ideal conditions.
Growing details are supplied in the Seeds In A Cup product catalog. Follow the instructions included with your specific kit.
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How to Grow Tomato: Complete Cultivation & Propagation Guide
Growing Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) successfully requires understanding its ideal environment and growth habits.
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