Growing Lemon Boy Hybrid Tomato Garden Seeds
- Latin Name: Solanum lycoperscium
- Variety: “Lemon Boy Hybrid”
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- Days to Maturity: 72-80 days
- Hardiness Zones: 2-11
- Planting Depth: ¼-1/2"
- Plant Spacing: 2’
- Row Spacing: 3-4’
- Growth Habit: Upright/long vine
- Soil Preference: Rich, slightly acidic, added compost with pH 6.0-6.8
- Temp Preference: Warm to hot
- Light Preference: Full sun to partial shade
- Pests/diseases: Whiteflies, cutworms and tomato hornworms
- Color: Buttercup-yellow/golden fruit with fuzzy green stems
- Flavor: Bright, tangy and mildly sweet
Sowing & Growing:
In cooler regions, Begin sowing tomato plants in a seed-starting tray indoors, in a warm location or under grow lights. Sow seeds in a soilless seed starting mix that helps start the young plants’ growth. First, plant seeds 1/4" deep in a container with 2-3 seeds in each cell. Keep the top layer of soil moist, rather than soaking through to the bottom. Germination will take 7-21 days. Once your seedlings have sprouted, you can remove the plastic top off the tray to let them continue to grow in a sunny area. If placed in the windowsill, be sure to rotate them throughout the day. Once the tomato plants have developed one set of true leaves, harden off established Lemon Boy Hybrids for 1 week, to then transplant outdoors or to larger pots 20-24” deep. As soon as the soil remains above 50℉ during night temperatures, sow Lemon Boy Hybrid Tomato seeds in spring or late summer. These plants thrive at a temperature range of 65-85℉ and prefer rich, slightly acidic soil that is well-draining with a pH level of 6.0-6.8. As tomatoes are heavy feeders, use a rich and balanced fertilizer at the time of sowing and a few times throughout development to help them grow successfully. Lay down 3” of compost as a bed for the Lemon Boy Hybrids. Use a trellis pole or cage to support tomato plants’ upright growth, which can reach 3’ tall with long fuzzy vines. As this attractive yellow tomato grows as an indeterminate seed variety, Lemon Boy Hybrid plants will continue producing an abundant summer or early fall crop.
Harvesting:
Depending on which seed variety you’ve chosen, the period of maturity will differ. Generally, tomatoes are categorized into three seasons as: early, mid and late-season crops. As Lemon Boy Hybrid tomatoes are midseason, harvest these resilient plants 72-75 days from the sowing date. In general, as tomatoes continue to ripen once they’re picked from the vine, it’s advised to begin harvesting them as soon as they start to turn in color. However, with Lemon Boy Hybrid Tomatoes, you’ll want to allow them a few more days for their color to change from bright-yellow to a soft golden in order to enhance their flavor and fully ripen. With Lemon Boy Hybrid Tomato seeds, you’ll have a succession of harvesting. In warmer regions, this tomato hybrid variety can produce fruit into early fall. Harvest tomato plants by gently pulling the fruit from their calyx hat with one hand, while holding the stem with the other. Lemon Boy Hybrids take the lead as one of the newest additions to your tomato garden! Try making a fresh yellow and green salsa that keeps on giving you a bright summer flavor!
Facts:
Solanum lycoperscium crops originally came from South America around 7,000 years ago. However, recent data has shown how the cherry tomato grew 80,000 years ago in Ecuador. This Lemon Boy tomato variety was developed
Lemon Boy Hybrid Tomato Seeds Per Package:
- 1 oz - Approximately 10,000 Seeds
- 4 oz - Approximately 40,000 Seeds
- 1 lb - Approximately 160,000 Seeds
- 5 lbs - Approximately 800,000 Seeds