tomatoes - Knowledgebase Question

Jupiter, Fl
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Question by fdshaver
November 11, 2008
I live south east Florida and wish to grow some tomatoes. What time of year should I plant the seeds?


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Answer from NGA
November 11, 2008
Zone 10 has opposite seasons as "up north." Here, we can plant continuously month after month starting in late August up until March. Harvests start in November and late-planted tomatoes can be harvested May-June, even July

Some of the varieties best adapted to south Florida include Big Beef, Early Girl, Sun Master, Better Boy ? nationwide favorite that does well in Florida. Resistant to Fusarium wilt, verticillium wilt, and root-knot nematodes. You might also try Manapal ? an old Florida variety with medium size red fruit, or Bragger.

Good luck with your tomatoes!

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