Tomatoes-early late

[OaklandCityFarmer]

Ah-good point. I am choosing tomatoes advertised as heat tolerant-this means they not only won't die but will set fruit in the heat (and low humidity), right?

Typically yes, heat tolerant or resistant varieties will set fruit in hot weather. Also- in areas of low humidity (as well as high) some plants will drop fruit, I know Cherokee Purple, Box Car Willie and Brandywine, on your list, will fare rather well in either situation and are great varieties.

I think you've a good list so I won't add anymore, have fun.

 

[desertgirl]

Thank you!!! I can't wait!:happy_flower

 

[OaklandCityFarmer]

I know the feeling, just last week we seeded all of our starts and I'm growing more and more anxious to get outside. I have 42 tomato varieties this year and can't wait to get them in the ground! Not to mention the other veggies and flowers and herbs

...only 1 more month...just 1 more month...

 

[desertgirl]

Totally!!

Wow-how much room do you have to grow?

 

[OaklandCityFarmer]

Totally!!

Wow-how much room do you have to grow?

Not enough

We have a 20 by 60 plot that we use for the main garden. Which is used mostly for processing, canning and the big crops

3- 6 by 10 foot raised beds near the house for convenience and most of what we use daily/weekly in the kitchen

Finally we have a 30 by 50 foot plot that is our test garden which we use to grow, develop and collect seed from new varieties. We also use this as out "teaching garden" that we run for the community.

It's a big job. Trust me. But I still find we run out of room.

 

[desertgirl]

Look to the east-see that greenish glow? It is me, seething with jelousy in New Mexico! I wish I had that much room!:bee

 

[desertwillow]

When they refer to the early, late etc. I believe they are referring to whether they are an early producer or a late. Some bear fruit earlier than others.