Agriculture Reference
In-Depth Information
Tomatoes:
Although botanically a fruit, the tomato is widely known as a vegetable by cooks and as
such is probably the most loved
vegetable
in the garden, and varieties are numerous to say
the least - over 7,500!
Tomatoes are a warm-weather plant that need at least 6-8 hours sunshine per day at temper-
atures between 70-85 degrees F.
Planting:
Once you have chosen your variety, whether an Heirloom vine tomato or Hybrid bush to-
mato it is time to get planting. Tomatoes are usually transplanted from seedlings bought at
the garden center, but can be grown from seed planted indoors at least 6 weeks before the
last frosts.
When transplanting into yourSFG; harden offthe youngplants first bycovering with fleece
toprotectfromlatechill,andtransplantonlywhensoilhasbeguntowarminthespringsun-
shine.
Plant just one tomato plant into a square with a support cane or cage to support your plant,
and water well.
Plant Care:
