Tomato 'Bradley'

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Bradley is thought of as tender, so it is really important to plant out well after your last frost date. Planting Bradley in loamy soil with a ph of between 5.5 and 7.5 is ideal for as it does best in weakly acidic soil to weakly alkaline soil.

Start seeds indoors six weeks before last frost date.

Sow at a depth of approx. 0.78 inches (2.0 cm) and aim for a distance of at least 0.78 inches (2.0 cm) between Tomato plants. Soil temperature should be kept higher than 12°C / 54°F to ensure good germination.

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

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

As Bradley is tender, ensure temperatures are mild enough to plant out - wait until after your last frost date to be on the safe side.

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

A cross between ‘Gulf State Market’ and ‘Pinkshipper’.

Released in 1961 by Dr. Joe McFerran of the University of Arkansas.

¹ Tomatofest on Bradley