Moonglow

Tomato

85d to harvest

Sink your spoon into Moonglow’s sunlit charm: a smooth, glossy slicing tomato with a warm, mellow sweetness and a bright, juicy snap. At maturity it forms handsome, medium-large fruits with a balanced, meaty texture—ideal for showcasing in fresh salads, layered on sandwiches, and turning into velvety sauces that shine with garden-fresh flavor. Grow Moonglow for a steady harvest rhythm and that unmistakable “just-picked” richness in every slice.

Crop Dates

Milestone	Date
Start Indoors	Feb 20th
Last Frost	Apr 10th
Transplant / Sow Outdoors	Jun 5th
Harvest Begins	Aug 29th
Harvest Ends	Oct 28th

Crop Details

Trait	Value
Days to Maturity	85
Sun Requirements	Full Sun
Growth Habit	Indeterminate
Support Needed	Stake
Planting Depth	Deep
Germination Temp (°F)	75
Min Soil Temp (°F)	60
Min Night Temp (°F)	50
Harden Off (days)	10

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Frequently Asked Questions

My Solanum lycopersicum (tomato ‘Moonglow’) leaves are developing yellowing spots and the lower foliage is dying—what disease is this likely, and what should I do?

This pattern is often early blight or Septoria leaf spot (both common on Solanum lycopersicum). Remove and discard affected lower leaves, avoid wetting foliage when watering, and improve airflow with wider spacing and pruning of lower growth. Treat early with a labeled fungicide for tomatoes and repeat according to the product label, especially during humid periods.

How often should I water ‘Moonglow’ tomatoes during the main growing phase, and what soil moisture level should I maintain?

Water deeply enough to soak the root zone, typically about 1–2 times per week depending on heat, and more often during hot weather (check the soil moisture daily). Aim for consistently moist soil—about the top 1–2 inches should dry slightly between waterings, but not fully dry out. Irregular watering can trigger blossom-end rot, so use mulch to steady moisture.