When to plant tomato in Whyalla
- Sow in trays: early Sep to late DecWhyalla area, semi-arid
- Move seedlings out: late Oct to early FebWhyalla area, semi-arid
- Plant seedlings: late Oct to early FebWhyalla area, semi-arid
Worked out from 30 years of climate records for Whyalla. 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.