When to plant tomato in Robinson River
- Move seedlings out: early Jan to mid AugRobinson River area, tropical savanna
- Plant seedlings: early Jan to mid AugRobinson River area, tropical savanna
- Sow in trays: mid Nov to early JulRobinson River area, tropical savanna
Worked out from 30 years of climate records for Robinson 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.