| Is it too late to plant? Best Varieties? How many plants to supply three people? |
| It is too late to plant from seed (February is best) but you can set out large transplants now and harvest before the hot weather really sets in. And, you can plant a fall crop and harvest before the New Year. Some of the best varieties for Houston include: Better Bush, Improved: Indeterminate. Good producer of large fruits. Big Beef: Indeterminate. Very productive. Great taste. Bingo: Determinate. Dark red color. Camello: Indeterminate. Very productive. Great taste. Carnival: Determinate. Good producer. Good taste and large tomatoes. Celebrity: Determinate. Heavy producer. Very dependable in Houston. Champion: Indeterminate. Bred as just the right size for a hamburger tomato. Dona: Indeterminate. Always a solid producer in my garden. Great taste. Jet Star: Indeterminate. Very productive in my garden. Good flavor. Miracle Sweet: Indeterminate. Large plants. Great taste. Sweet Chelsea: Indeterminate. Very sweet cherry tomato. Terrific: Indeterminate. Good producer. |
