When to plant tomato in West Arnhem
- Move seedlings out: early Feb to mid NovWest Arnhem area, tropical savanna
- Plant seedlings: early Feb to mid NovWest Arnhem area, tropical savanna
- Sow in trays: late Dec to early OctWest Arnhem area, tropical savanna
Worked out from 30 years of climate records for West Arnhem. 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.