Tomato 'Shady lady'

Solanum lycopersicum

How to grow Tomato 'Shady lady'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Shady lady is generally regarded as a tender plant, so remember to ensure that temperatures are mild before moving outdoors. Shady lady needs a loamy soil with a ph of 5.5 to 7.5 (weakly acidic soil to weakly alkaline soil).

Growing Shady lady from seed

Start seeds indoors six weeks before last frost date.

Aim to sow 0.39 inches (1.0 cm) deep and try to ensure a gap of at least 0.78 inches (2.0 cm). For optimal germination, soil temperature should be a minimum of 12°C / 54°F.

Transplanting Shady lady

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

Shady lady is tender, so ensure you wait until all danger of frost has passed in your area before considering planting outside.

Harvesting Shady lady

This variety tends to mature and be ready for harvest in mid summer.

Tomato Shady lady Etymology

The ample foliage provides excellent coverage for the fruit, preventing sunburn, hence the name Shady Lady.

Other Names for Tomato 'Shady lady'

Shady Lady VFTA Hybrid