Tomato - Zone 8b

📖 About

There is nothing like the taste of a freshly picked tomato, warm from the sunshine. In the smallest of gardens or even an apartment with a window-box, it is worth growing at least one tomato plant for the pleasure it will give you. They will grow in pots, troughs or even hanging baskets.

📐 Growing Information

📏

Plant Height

and useful for containers. If left without supporting stakes, they will form a dense carpet which excludes weeds and kee

🥕

Harvest Time

in 8-17 weeks. Compatible with (can grow beside): Asparagus, Chervil,Carrot, Celery, Chives, Parsley, Marigold, Basil Av

📅 Planting Calendar (Zone 8b)

Jan

🌱

Feb

🌱

Mar

🌿

Apr

–

May

–

Jun

–

Jul

–

Aug

🪴

Sep

🌱

Oct

🌱

Nov

🌱

Dec

🌱

Active month Not recommended

🗓️ Monthly Actions

January 🌱 Sow Seed Start in seed trays or plant out (transplant) seedlings or sow seed

February 🌱 Sow Seed Plant out (transplant) seedlings or sow seed

March 🌿 Transplant Plant out (transplant) seedlings

August 🪴 Start in Trays Start in seed trays and plant out seedlings in 4-6 weeks

September 🌱 Sow Seed Sow seed where you want this plant to grow

October 🌱 Sow Seed Start in seed trays or plant out (transplant) seedlings or sow seed

November 🌱 Sow Seed Start in seed trays or plant out (transplant) seedlings or sow seed

December 🌱 Sow Seed Start in seed trays or plant out (transplant) seedlings or sow seed

🤝 Companion Planting

✅ Grows Well With

with (can grow beside): Asparagus
Chervil
Carrot
Celery
Chives
Parsley
Marigold
Basil Avoid growing close to: Rosemary
Potatoes
Fennel
Cucumber There is nothing like the taste of a freshly picked tomato
warm from the sunshine

❌ Avoid Growing With

close to: Rosemary
Potatoes
Fennel
Cucumber There is nothing like the taste of a freshly picked tomato
warm from the sunshine