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Fourth of July
TomatoSolanum lycopersicum 'Fourth of July'
- Full sun
- Zones 10–11
- 49 days to maturity
- Vegetables
- 18" spacing
- High water
- pH 6–7
Overview
An All-America Selections winner bred for extremely early harvests, often producing ripe fruit by Independence Day in most climates. This compact determinate variety delivers full-sized, flavorful tomatoes weeks before other varieties, making it perfect for short-season gardeners and those eager for their first homegrown tomatoes. Despite its early maturity, it doesn't sacrifice flavor for speed.
Planting
Start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost date. Can be direct seeded in very warm climates. Transplant when soil reaches 60°F.
Growing
Sun: full. Water: high. Soil pH: 6–7. Space plants 18" apart. Germination: 7-10.
Pests & diseases
Common pests: Aphids, flea beetles, cutworms, tomato hornworm. Common diseases: Early blight, late blight, bacterial speck, blossom end rot.