Solanum lycopersicum 'Lemon Boy Hybrid'
Overview
Uses: Fresh eating, salads, sandwiches, slicing, home vegetable gardens
Benefits: Indeterminate variety producing steady harvests throughout the growing season. Distinct lemon-yellow fruit with smooth texture and balanced sweet-tangy flavor.
USDA Hardiness Zones: Annual
Sun: Full Sun
Life Cycle: Annual
Growth Habit: Climbing — indeterminate vine requiring support.
Bloom Color: Yellow
Foliage Color: Green
Mature Height: 5–6 feet with support
Mature Width: Approximately 30 inches
Bloom Season: Summer
Growth Rate: Fast
Summary
Bright color and dependable flavor make this yellow tomato a standout in the summer garden.
'Lemon Boy Hybrid' produces medium-sized, lemon-yellow tomatoes with smooth skin and a mild, balanced taste. The fruit typically matures around 60–75 days after planting and continues producing throughout the season.
As an indeterminate (cordon-type) tomato, it grows continuously and sets fruit from early summer into fall when properly supported. Its vibrant color adds contrast to salads and fresh dishes while offering reliable yields for home gardeners.
Care
Lemon Boy Hybrid Tomato Plant Care
Plant in full sun after danger of frost has passed and nighttime temperatures consistently remain above 50°F.
Space plants approximately 36 inches apart in rich, well-drained soil. Water consistently to keep soil evenly moist but not waterlogged.
Provide sturdy staking or caging to support vertical growth and protect fruit quality.
Apply a balanced slow release fertilizer at planting and again during active growth to support flowering and fruit production.
Size
What Size is the Lemon Boy Hybrid Tomato for Sale Online?
Plants are greenhouse-grown and shipped in a grow pot, well-rooted and actively growing. For current sizing details, please contact us.
How Large Does Lemon Boy Hybrid Tomato Grow?
When properly supported, plants typically reach 5–6 feet tall and approximately 30 inches wide. Indeterminate vines continue growing and producing throughout the season.
Additional Information
Is Lemon Boy Hybrid a determinate or indeterminate tomato?
It is an indeterminate variety, meaning it continues growing and producing fruit throughout the season rather than setting one concentrated harvest.
How long does it take to harvest?
Fruit typically matures in approximately 60–75 days after transplanting under warm growing conditions.
Where can I find more tomato varieties?
You can explore additional varieties in our Tomato Plants collection or browse other warm-season edibles in our Annual Vegetable Plants collection.
What makes yellow tomatoes different from red varieties?
Yellow tomatoes are often milder and slightly sweeter in flavor, with lower perceived acidity than many traditional red types.
