Member discussion regarding the methods, varieties and merits of growing tomatoes.
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March 15, 2016 | #16 |
Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Midway B.C. Canada
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Depending on how the weather looks some where between the 5th to 14th of June and hope for a warm summer here in southern B.C.
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March 16, 2016 | #17 |
Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: north central B.C.
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Usually the last week of May to the middle of June, depending on long range forecast and local weather. If no frost in sight, we're good to go! Henry, I thought you always had hot summers?! Or just compared to us?
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March 16, 2016 | #18 |
Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: NC - zone 8a - heat zone 7
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I am in zone 7b/8a in PNW. But don't let the zone number fool you. I have also gardened in zone 7a in GA. Two different worlds, when it comes to growing warm weather crops.
Though our LFD is late Mar/Early Apr, but the temperature won't be warm enough for planting tomatoes then. Normal conventional tomato plating is around mid May. But with few tricks I try to push the envelope by one month. == Starting Feb, I cover all the beds with plastic. This helps to keep the soil dry and warm up a little faster. == I have couple of small hoops and also used wrapped cage same fashion as WOW. Doing so I get into action right around April 10th or so. I have about couple of weeks to check the situation. Gardeneer |
March 16, 2016 | #19 |
Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Feb 2016
Location: Claremore, OK
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NE Oklahoma is a funky state for tomatoes. Our last frost date in my area is the end of March (now), but we usually start getting too hot for blossoms to set in June. As a result, we try to get our tomatoes in the ground as early as possible, and then be prepared to cover them (for the late frosts). I generally have mine in the ground on April 1, and start to harvest on June 1. That means that I have to cover with frost blankets, etc. I am nipping at the bit right now. I have low hoops and row covers. Something is holding me back. lol
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March 17, 2016 | #20 |
Tomatovillian™
Join Date: May 2015
Location: New Hudson, MI Zone 5b/6a
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Here in SE Michigan, I plant anywhere from May 7 to June 1, depending on the long term forecast. Average last frost per the weather service is May 3, but that's only a 50% probability. 90% is May 17.
Last year I planted out May 10 with two nights that needed frost coverings. This year, I figure about the same because the weather is trending warm again. There have been years when I waited until Memorial Day weekend. That's when I don't have to watch the weather reports any more. |
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