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Tomato
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Large, globe-shaped red tomato matures in midseason. Low-acid fruit has a pleasant flavor. Great for fresh eating, cooking or canning. When canning, add some lemon juice. Indeterminate: may require staking. Grow in full sun for sweetest flavor.
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Plant Details
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Common name
Tomato
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Botanical name
Lycopersicon lycopersicum
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Variety
Jet Star
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Zone
Grow as an annual.
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Light
Sun
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Habit
Upright
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Feed
Regularly
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Water
2-3 times per week
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Bloom Time
No Bloom
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Maintenance
Keep weed-free