When to plant tomato in East Arnhem
- Sow in trays: early Jan to mid OctEast Arnhem area, tropical savanna
- Move seedlings out: mid Feb to late NovEast Arnhem area, tropical savanna
- Plant seedlings: mid Feb to late NovEast Arnhem area, tropical savanna
Worked out from 30 years of climate records for East Arnhem. 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.