Tomato 'Ladybug'

Position in a full sun location and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Ladybug is thought of as tender, so remember to wait until your soil is warm and the night time temperature is well above freezing before moving outside. Planting Ladybug in loamy soil with a ph of between 5.0 and 6.0 is ideal for as it does best in moderately acidic soil to weakly acidic soil.

Seed is sterile, or plant will not come true to seed.

Sow 0.78 inches (2.0 cm) deep with a guideline distance of 2.60 feet (80.0 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 12°C / 54°F to ensure good germination.

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

Transplant out when around 15cm (6 inches) high.

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

As Ladybug 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 early summer.