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- Days to maturity
- 76 days
- Growth habit
- Indeterminate
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
First Light is an indeterminate F1 hybrid of Asian heritage, a near relative of Italian types. The 5 to 7 ounce fruit has full tomato flavor and a crisp texture. Harvest anywhere from when the lower third has turned red to when most of the fruit is red but the shoulders are still green.
First Light traits
- Fruit of 5 to 7 oz with crisp texture
- Full tomato flavor
- Harvested while shoulders are still green
- Indeterminate F1 hybrid of Asian heritage
Good for
- Fresh slicing
- Salads
Compare with other tomato varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Light this page | 76 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Arbason | 76 days | Indeterminate | — |
| High Carotene | 76 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Italian Pompeii | 76 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Martin | 76 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Picardy | 76 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Pink Girl | 76 days | Indeterminate | — |
First Light FAQ
What kind of tomato is First Light?
First Light is an indeterminate F1 hybrid of Asian heritage, a near relative of Italian types. The 5 to 7 ounce fruit has full tomato flavor and a crisp texture.
How many days to maturity is First Light?
First Light is listed at 76 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other tomato varieties, so check them in the tomato growing guide.
How does First Light compare with other tomato varieties?
First Light: 76 days, indeterminate. Similar tomato varieties include Arbason (76 days), High Carotene (76 days), Italian Pompeii (76 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is First Light good for?
First Light is grown for fresh slicing, salads.
Sowing, care and common problems
Sowing times, care and common problems are the same for every tomato variety, so they are covered once in the growing guide.
- Tomato growing guide
- How to Plant Tomatoes: Choosing Transplants and Planting Depth
- How to Prune Tomatoes: Removing Suckers, Tying In and Topping
- How Often to Water and Feed Tomato Plants
- Tomato Growing Calendar: What to Do Month by Month
- Tomato Problems: Blossom End Rot, Splitting, Blight and Wilt
- When to Pick Tomatoes and How to Store Them
- All 666 tomato varieties
Source
Source: Cornell University (CALS Garden-Based Learning)
The text on this page is our own summary written from the published variety record, not a copy of it.