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How to Care for an Italian Tomato Tree
by B. Sinclair, Demand Media


Each Italian tomato tree can produce 3 bushels of fruit.
Each Italian tomato tree can produce 3 bushels of fruit.
With vines that can grow more than 20 feet long, the Italian tomato tree (Lycopersicon esculentum) needs space. Also known as the "Climbing Trip-L-Crop" tomato, each plant has a 3- to 4-foot spread. Each meaty beefsteak tomato can weigh 1 to 3 pounds, making the tomatoes canning favorites. Like other tomatoes, Italian tomato trees need well-draining soil heavy in organic matter. Plant in full sun, and space seedlings at least 4 feet apart. Aside from providing proper support for its hefty fruit and vines, caring for this plant is much like caring for any other tomato