Tomato 'Fourth of July'

Solanum lycopersicum

How to grow Tomato 'Fourth of July'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

A full sun position will ensure your plant thrives and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Fourth of July 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. Fourth of July needs a loamy soil with a ph of 5.0 to 6.0 (moderately acidic soil to weakly acidic soil).

Growing Fourth of July from seed

Seed is sterile or will not come true to plant.

Try to aim for a seed spacing of at least 2.60 feet (80.0 cm) and sow at a depth of around 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 Fourth of July about 42 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Fourth of July

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

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 Fourth of July is a tender plant.

By our calculations, you should look at planting out Fourth of July about 0 days after your last frost date.

Harvesting Fourth of July

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

Tomato Fourth of July Etymology

So named because it is expected to have fruited by the fourth of July in most climates.

Other Names for Tomato 'Fourth of July'

Independence Day