There are many varieties to choose from – cherry, beefsteak, Roma
There are also many varieties that let you plant throughout the growing season, early, main and late season, giving you up to 6 months of potential harvest
Summer is a fresh picked tomato still warm from the sun
Tomatoes are flavourful! Homegrown tomatoes are much richer than a lot of what you find in the store
Companion plant to many herbs and vegetables!
How to start seeds
Moist, not wet, seed starting soil
Once seedlings sprout, they need about 6-8 hours of good sun
Mist on the top before seedlings appear, and water from the bottom for good seedling root growth
Re-pot once seedlings get about an inch tall to prevent overcrowding
You may have to re-pot them once or twice before you can plant them outside
Use pots that can be planted directly in the ground to save moving it a final time
Plant seedlings around mid-May when the ground is warm
You can keep seedlings in pots, ensure there it is in good potting soil
Tips for growth
Water well – always moist and if in a pot, water from the bottom
Tomatoes need warm soil, lots of sun and adequate water