What are the sun requirements for Solanum lycopersicum 'Stupice'?

Solanum lycopersicum 'Stupice' requires Full Sun.

How much water does Solanum lycopersicum 'Stupice' need?

Solanum lycopersicum 'Stupice' has Medium water needs.

Solanum lycopersicum 'Stupice', Stupice Tomato

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Vegetables

Solanum lycopersicum 'Stupice'

Stupice Tomato

Solanaceae

Heirloom cultivar from the former Czechoslovakia (now Czech Republic); the species S. lycopersicum is native to western South America

At a Glance

TypeAnnual

HabitClimbing

FoliageDeciduous

Height36-48 inches (90-120 cm)

Width24-30 inches (60-75 cm)

Maturity1 years

Key Features

Attracts Pollinators Deer Resistant Fragrant (moderate)Container Friendly

Maintenancemoderate

Overview

Solanum lycopersicum 'Stupice' is Stupice tomato (pronounced 'STOO-pee-chay'), an indeterminate heirloom growing 36-48 inches (90-120 cm) tall on stakes or cages — more compact than large beefsteak types. Small to medium round red fruit 2-3 ounces (55-85 g) with a rich tangy flavor, maturing in 52-60 days from transplant — one of the earliest-maturing heirloom tomatoes. Bright yellow flowers in clusters. In the nightshade family (Solanaceae). Originated in the former Czechoslovakia (now Czech Republic). Cold-tolerant for a tomato: sets fruit at lower night temperatures than most cultivars (below 55°F / 13°C) — valued in short-season and cool-climate gardens. Heirloom (open-pollinated) — seed can be saved. Indeterminate growth but more compact than 'Brandywine' or 'Cherokee Purple.' Start indoors 6 weeks before last frost. No hybrid disease resistance. All green parts contain solanine — toxic to pets and humans in quantity. Ripe fruit is non-toxic. Full sun (6+ hours). Tender annual. Growth rate is fast.

Native Range

Heirloom cultivar from the former Czechoslovakia (now Czech Republic). The species S. lycopersicum is native to western South America.

Suggested Uses

Grown in vegetable gardens and containers of at least 5 gallons (19 L). Valued in short-season and cool-climate gardens (52-60 days). Cold-tolerant. Heirloom — save seeds. Green parts toxic. Tender annual.

How to Identify

Identified by small to medium round red fruit 2-3 ounces (55-85 g) on a compact indeterminate vine. One of the earliest heirloom tomatoes (52-60 days). Cold-tolerant: sets fruit at lower temperatures than most cultivars. Czech origin. In Solanaceae.

Appearance

Size & Dimensions

Height3' - 4'

Width/Spread2' - 2'6"

Reaches mature size in approximately 1 years

Colors

Flower Colors

yellow

Foliage Colors

green

Fall Foliage Colors

no change

Bloom Information

Bloom Period

~16 weeks

Summer Fall

Summer to fall (June-September). Bright yellow flowers continuously. Self-pollinating. Fruit 52-60 days from transplant. One of the earliest heirlooms.

Detailed Descriptions

Flower Description

Bright yellow, 5-petaled, in small clusters

Foliage Description

Dark green, pinnately compound, slightly fuzzy, potato-type leaf edges on some plants

Growing Conditions

Sun Requirements

Full Sun

Requires 6-10 hours of direct sunlight daily

• Full Sun: 6+ hours of direct sunlight

• Partial Shade: 3-6 hours of direct sunlight

• Full Shade: Less than 3 hours of direct sunlight

Soil Requirements

pH Range6.0 - 7.0(Neutral)

357912

Soil Types

loam

Drainagewell drained

Water & Climate

Water Needs

Medium

Frost Tolerance

tender

Time to Maturity

52-60 days from transplant

Care & Maintenance

Care Guide

Full sun (6+ hours). Rich moist well-drained soil pH 6.0-7.0. Start indoors 6 weeks early. Stake or cage (indeterminate but compact). Cold-tolerant — sets fruit at lower temps. No disease resistance. Green parts toxic. Tender annual.

Pruning

Remove suckers for managed growth. Remove lower leaves below the first fruit truss. Top the main stem 4-6 weeks before frost. More compact than large-fruited types — lighter staking acceptable.

Pruning Schedule

summerfall