How much sun tomatoes need

Tomatoes need full sun, which means at least 8 hours of direct sun each day.

The light: At least 8 hours of direct sun daily; full sun is generally defined as 6-8 hours of direct sunlight per day.

Tomatoes need at least 8 hours of direct sun daily.
Full sun means plants require at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight daily.
Most sources agree that full sun is six or more hours of direct sunlight per day.
Part shade is only 2-4 hours of direct sunlight daily, which is less than tomatoes need.

Light needs vary by climate and variety; your local extension office is the closest authority.

Grounded in: extension.illinois.edu, gardening.cals.cornell.edu, ucanr.edu. Every window and number follows sentences verified verbatim on those pages.

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