When to plant tomato in Young
- Sow in trays: early Oct to mid NovYoung area, humid subtropical
- Move seedlings out: mid Nov to early JanYoung area, humid subtropical
- Plant seedlings: mid Nov to early JanYoung area, humid subtropical
Worked out from 30 years of climate records for Young. 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.