Saturday, February 11, 2012

How many hours of sunshine a day does a tomato plant need?

I planted a dinky little garden and thought I was doing well until I realized yesterday at about 4 pm, the sun goes down under a tree and leaves my tomato plants in the shade.


Should I dig another garden spot somewhere else?

How many hours of sunshine a day does a tomato plant need?
Fluffernut's answer is correct. If it is in the sun all day until 4 pm, that is just about perfect, and is getting shade during the hottest part of the day.
Reply:IF your little guy is getting full sun from sun up to 4 pm, you'll be fine. While I'd like to see 12 hours, you are close. Another benefit, if you live in a hot climate, that afternoon shade will be a blessing. If you live in a cool climate.......well, that might be a problem. How about planting another tomato in that other spot just to cover the bases?
Reply:Five hours is enough. More is nice but not necessary. I used to create partial shade for my tomatoes in Arizona hot sun.


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