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Growing Tomatoes in 6 Hours of Sun: Manage Expectations

6 hours sun = smaller, fewer tomatoes but same flavor. Ideal: 8–10 hrs. Plant anyway—some harvest beats none. Cherry types tolerate shade better than beefsteaks.

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