When to plant tomato in Gilbert River
- Sow in trays: mid Nov to early JulGilbert River area, hot semi-arid
- Move seedlings out: late Dec to mid AugGilbert River area, hot semi-arid
- Plant seedlings: late Dec to mid AugGilbert River area, hot semi-arid
Worked out from 30 years of climate records for Gilbert 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.