Vegetable · Charlotte, NC
🍅 Slicing tomatoes
Classic sandwich tomatoes. More space than cherries, still an excellent grocery-value crop.
Suitability: 97/100 · Excellent choice
Sun requirement: 6–8 hours
Space required: ~4.5 sq ft / plant
Difficulty: Easy
Plant Apr–Sep · Harvest Jun–Sep
Expected harvest: 25–50 lb
Grocery equivalent: $70–$139
Estimated garden cost: $23–$46
Potential savings: $23–$116/year