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Fourth of July

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Fourth of July

Tomato

Solanum lycopersicum 'Fourth of July'

  • Full sun
  • Zones 10–11
  • 49 days to maturity
  • Vegetables
  • 18" spacing
  • High water
  • pH 6–7
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  • 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.