Tomato varieties for the deep south Heat??

[mysidx]

I've had plants in the ground for two weeks now, do you think it is too late to add some of these varieties next week in a separate bed if I can find them at the local nursery?

[laspasturas]

I'd second Black Plum. It was our best producer last year, by far. They kept coming until the freeze killed them back. Black Cherry and White Currant were great, too.

If I remember right I heard that Big Cheef did well in hot climates where others suffered and did not set fruit.

[frankkj]

Originally Posted by mysidx

I've had plants in the ground for two weeks now, do you think it is too late to add some of these varieties next week in a separate bed if I can find them at the local nursery?

No it is not too late, but I wouldn't wait a whole lot longer. Unless you plant something like Solar Set, Solar Fire, you may run into a decrease in production due to the heat. Some years I've had heat troubles, some years I haven't.

Look at it this way. Gamble a little or lose a whole season.

Frank

[mysidx]

Originally Posted by frankkj

No it is not too late, but I wouldn't wait a whole lot longer. Unless you plant something like Solar Set, Solar Fire, you may run into a decrease in production due to the heat. Some years I've had heat troubles, some years I haven't.

Look at it this way. Gamble a little or lose a whole season.

Frank

Good point, thanks