Tomatoes – grow your own
Plant guide
Tomatoes can be grown indoors, on the balcony, or out in the garden, as long as they get sun most of the day.
Scientific name (Latin): Solanum lycopersicum
Family: Potato plants (Solanaceae)
Striped, purple, black or green? When growing tomatoes at home, the choice is yours. There are over 7,500 tomato varieties to choose from, so skip the boring store-bought tomatoes that have been shipped all over the world and go for something you love.
The taste of homegrown tomatoes is unbeatable, and they're easy to grow. Give them good soil, nutrients, support, sun and water, and they'll reward you with loads of fruit. Here are some tips to maximize your harvest.
