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When to plant tomato in Cann River

  • Sow in trays: early Oct to early DecCann River area, temperate oceanic
  • Move seedlings out: mid Nov to mid JanCann River area, temperate oceanic
  • Plant seedlings: mid Nov to mid JanCann River area, temperate oceanic

Worked out from 30 years of climate records for Cann River. Microclimates vary: frost hollows and hills run later.

The most popular summer crop in Adelaide, planted once soil and nights are warm and picked from midsummer to autumn. Stake or cage plants and mulch well. Deep, regular watering is the key; dry-wet cycles cause blossom end rot and split fruit.

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