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Spriggan is a Solanum lycopersicum, commonly called Tomato.

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  1. Spriggan Solanum lycopersicum

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    Repotted Spriggan before the cold sets in. Settled in nicely.

    Repotted Spriggan before the cold sets in. Settled in nicely.

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  2. Spriggan Solanum lycopersicum

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    Brought Spriggan in from the porch. Summer vacation is over.

    Brought Spriggan in from the porch. Summer vacation is over.

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  3. Spriggan Solanum lycopersicum

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    Caught Spriggan pushing out a second bud this week.

    Caught Spriggan pushing out a second bud this week.

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  4. Spriggan Solanum lycopersicum

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    Found a leaf turning on Spriggan. Fall is here.

    Found a leaf turning on Spriggan. Fall is here.

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  5. Spriggan Solanum lycopersicum

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    Survived my two-week vacation. What a trooper.

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  6. Spriggan Solanum lycopersicum

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    The variegation on the new leaf is unreal.

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About this plant

Common name Tomato
Scientific name Solanum lycopersicum
Sun Full sun, 6–8+ hours daily
Water Deep, consistent watering; keep soil evenly moist
Soil Rich, well-draining, slightly acidic (pH 6.0–6.8)
Nickname Spriggan
Pet safety Leaves and stems toxic to pets; ripe fruit is safe
Difficulty Moderate

Fun facts

  • Botanically the tomato is a fruit — a berry — though the US Supreme Court ruled it a vegetable for tariff purposes in 1893.
  • Tomatoes were once feared poisonous in Europe and grown only as ornamentals, earning the nickname "poison apple".
  • Determinate varieties grow to a set size and ripen all at once, while indeterminate varieties vine and fruit until frost.
  • China is by far the world's largest tomato producer, growing tens of millions of tonnes annually.

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