When to plant tomato in Newman
- Sow in trays: mid Jan to early FebNewman area, hot desert
- Move seedlings out: late Feb to mid MarNewman area, hot desert
- Plant seedlings: late Feb to mid MarNewman area, hot desert
- Sow in trays: early Jul to late JulNewman area, hot desert
- Move seedlings out: mid Aug to early SepNewman area, hot desert
- Plant seedlings: mid Aug to early SepNewman area, hot desert
Worked out from 30 years of climate records for Newman. 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.