When to plant tomato in Grafton
- Sow in trays: late Jul to mid JanGrafton area, humid subtropical
- Move seedlings out: early Sep to late FebGrafton area, humid subtropical
- Plant seedlings: early Sep to late FebGrafton area, humid subtropical
Worked out from 30 years of climate records for Grafton. 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.