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How to Grow Piccolo Grape Tomato

Solanum lycopersicum 'Piccolo'

Your complete guide to growing Piccolo Grape Tomato.

☀SunFull sun (6+ hours)
💧WaterHigh — consistent moisture needed
📅Harvest65-75 days
🗺Zones10–11
📏Height1-10 feet
Piccolo Grape Tomato📷 Wikipedia: Tomato

When to Plant Piccolo Grape Tomato

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ZoneStart IndoorsDirect SowHarvest
Zone 1 May — September – August
Zone 2 April – May — September
Zone 10 — — —
Zone 11 January — April – June
Zone 12 January — April – June
Zone 13 January — April – June

Companion Plants for Piccolo Grape Tomato

✓ Good companions

Basil

Repels aphids, thrips, and hornworms while potentially improving tomato flavor

Borage

Attracts pollinators and may deter hornworms and cabbage worms

Carrots

Loosens soil for tomato roots and doesn't compete for nutrients

Chives

Repels aphids and may help prevent fungal diseases

Lettuce

Provides ground cover to retain moisture and doesn't compete for space

Marigolds

Deters nematodes, whiteflies, and other harmful insects with strong scent

Nasturtiums

Acts as trap crop for aphids and cucumber beetles

Parsley

Attracts beneficial insects like hoverflies and parasitic wasps

✗ Keep away from

Black Walnut

Produces juglone toxin that causes tomato wilt and stunted growth

Brassicas

Compete for nutrients and may stunt tomato growth when planted nearby

Fennel

Inhibits tomato growth through allelopathic compounds

Nutrition Facts

Per 100g serving (USDA FoodData Central)

18.0kcal
0.88gProtein
1.20gFiber
13.70mgVitamin C
0.27mgIron
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