When to plant tomato in Minnamoolka
- Sow in trays: early Jun to mid FebMinnamoolka area, humid subtropical
- Move seedlings out: mid Jul to early AprMinnamoolka area, humid subtropical
- Plant seedlings: mid Jul to early AprMinnamoolka area, humid subtropical
Worked out from 30 years of climate records for Minnamoolka. 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.