Tomato 'First Light'

Solanum lycopersicum

How to grow Tomato 'First Light'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that First Light is thought of as tender, so it is imperative to wait until temperatures are mild before planting out of doors. First Light needs a loamy soil with a ph of 5.5 to 7.5 (weakly acidic soil to weakly alkaline soil).

Growing First Light from seed

Start seeds indoors six weeks before last frost date. Seeds saved from this hybrid variety are not likely to grow true to the parent plant.

Ensure a distance of 0.78 inches (2.0 cm) between seeds when sowing - look to sow at a depth of approximately 0.78 inches (2.0 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 12°C / 54°F to ensure good germination.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing First Light about 42 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting First Light

Plant to the first set of true leaves to promote strong root growth.

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as First Light is a tender plant.

Harvesting First Light

This variety tends to be ready for harvesting by mid summer.