How much light does a tomato plant need indoors

Every gardener growing tomatoes waits for that first juicy, fresh, off-the-vine bite. When the wait seems to go on forever and fruits stay green for weeks, it could be that they aren't getting enough sun.

Tomato plants need full sun, or closer to eight hours consistently every day, through all growth stages. When your tomatoes refuse to turn red, they could be getting too little sun.

How much water do tomato plants need

Here's what to know about how much sun tomatoes need, and our best advice on how to get them the light they need to give you the growth you want.

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Light Requirements for Tomatoes

Though tomatoes will have different requirements for light depending on the growth stage, they need 6–8 hours of direct sunlight a day to produce the juiciest fruit—this is considered "full sun."