When to plant tomato in Dutton East
- Sow in trays: early Sep to mid DecDutton East area, semi-arid
- Move seedlings out: late Oct to late JanDutton East area, semi-arid
- Plant seedlings: late Oct to late JanDutton East area, semi-arid
Worked out from 30 years of climate records for Dutton East. 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.