When to plant tomato in Hampden
- Sow in trays: late Sep to early DecHampden area, humid subtropical
- Move seedlings out: early Nov to mid JanHampden area, humid subtropical
- Plant seedlings: early Nov to mid JanHampden area, humid subtropical
Worked out from 30 years of climate records for Hampden. 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.