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Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum), Annual
Annual

Tomato

Solanum lycopersicum

Varieties We Bring In

Black BeautySolanum lycopersicumRomaSolanum lycopersicumJubileeSolanum lycopersicum
Sizes & Pricing
4 inFrom$3.50
4.3 inFrom$4.50
1 galFrom$6.95
2 galFrom$14.95
From$2.29
Seed PackFrom$2.99

Last received Sep 18, 2026.

We bring this in seasonally, so what is on the lot changes week to week. A received date shows when it last came in, not that it is here today.

Call (904) 471-0440 to confirm this plant and size before you make the trip.

LightFull Sun
WaterModerate
Mature size3-8 feet × 2-4 feet

About Tomato

Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) is a fruiting annual grown for its fleshy, flavorful fruits in red, orange, yellow, and pink. In NE Florida, plant spring crops Feb–Mar and fall crops Aug–Sep; bees and other pollinators are essential for fruit set, and heat-tolerant varieties such as 'Florida 91' perform best. Starting at $2.29.

Plant details

Bloom Season
Spring, Summer
Flower Color
Yellow
Growth Rate
Fast
Foliage
Deciduous
Soil
Sandy, Loam, Well-drained

Best planting months

Recommended forZone 9b · St. Augustine, FL
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Seasonal care

Bloom season. New foliage emerges. Good planting window.

Care essentials

Light

Tomatoes require a minimum of 6–8 hours of direct sun daily; in NE Florida, choose a south- or east-facing site to maximize yield during the two planting windows (Feb–Mar and Aug–Sep).

Water

Water deeply 1–2 inches per week using drip irrigation or soaker hoses; keep soil consistently moist but never waterlogged, and mulch heavily to conserve moisture in Florida's sandy soils.

Soil & Fertilizer

Grow in well-drained sandy or loamy soil amended with compost; fertilize at planting and every 2–3 weeks with a balanced vegetable fertilizer (6-8-8 ratio) to support Florida's heavy-feeding tomato crop.

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Common questions

Is Tomato a good plant for St. Augustine?

Tomato is a annual for Zone 9b coastal Florida gardens, reaching 3-8 feet × 2-4 feet.

Care information verified from

Last reviewed February 2026. Our care guidance comes from trusted horticulture sources and decades of helping St. Augustine gardeners. Conditions here can vary dramatically from one area to the next, so come ask us and we'll tailor it to your yard.