When to plant tomato in Geraldton
- Sow in trays: early Aug to early FebGeraldton area, hot semi-arid
- Move seedlings out: mid Sep to mid MarGeraldton area, hot semi-arid
- Plant seedlings: mid Sep to mid MarGeraldton area, hot semi-arid
Worked out from 30 years of climate records for Geraldton. 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.