When to plant tomato in Wedderburn
- Sow in trays: late Sep to early DecWedderburn area, semi-arid
- Move seedlings out: early Nov to mid JanWedderburn area, semi-arid
- Plant seedlings: early Nov to mid JanWedderburn area, semi-arid
Worked out from 30 years of climate records for Wedderburn. 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.