Solanum Species, Currant Tomato, Wild Tomato

Solanumpimpinellifolium

Family
Solanaceae (so-lan-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Solanum (so-LAN-num)
Species
pimpinellifolium (pim-pi-nel-ih-FOH-lee-um)
Synonym
Lycopersicon pimpinellifolium
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Height
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
Danger
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Edible Fruits and Nuts
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Blue-Green
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Ferment seeds before storing
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Bartow, Florida

Cocoa, Florida

Deland, Florida

Hollywood, Florida(2 reports)

Lakeland, Florida

Miami, Florida

Pompano Beach, Florida

Saint Petersburg, Florida

Venice, Florida

Zephyrhills, Florida

Calhoun, Georgia

Binghamton, New York

Ronkonkoma, New York

Portland, Oregon

Royersford, Pennsylvania

North Charleston, South Carolina

Liberty Hill, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

3
positives
0
neutral
1
negative
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Deland, FL | June 2018 | negative

My currant tomato plants grew fine while the weather was mild in the Spring. I was led to believe that this variety withstands hot summer...Read More

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North Charleston, SC | July 2017 | positive

This is my first year growing Lycopersicon pimpinellifolium, but it won't be the last. It is the best tomato I have ever tasted. The plan...Read More

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Long Island, NY (Zone 6b) | March 2008 | positive

Great snack food! Tastes like pops of sugar. Grew like a weed the entire summer through to frost. I gave some plants to a friend that ...Read More

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T
Delray Beach, FL (Zone 10a) | May 2006 | positive

I have had limited experience with "Wild Florida Everglades Tomato". However it was easy to germinate, took little care. Got plenty of su...Read More

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