Growing tomatoes in the South can be a challenge because as soon as the weather heats up to about 85 degrees F. (29 C.), the fruit won’t set. So, tomato production shuts down until cooler weather arrives. However, hybridizers keep introducing Southern tomato varieties that will produce tomatoes past the 85-degree weather mark. Growing Tomatoes in the South Gardeners looking for tomatoes in the South need look no further. We’ve put together a list of the 10 best tomatoes for the South. When choosing a tomato variety, first decide whether you want midget, determinate, or indeterminate tomatoes. Midget, patio, or dwarf varieties, such as cherry tomatoes, are compact plants suitable for hanging baskets or containers. Determinate plants produce most of the fruit in one crop, then decline. They are great if you need a lot of tomatoes early or for canning. Indeterminate plants continue to grow all summer and produce […]
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