Tomatoes — FarmPal
The king of the summer garden. Nothing beats a homegrown tomato fresh off the vine.
Sun
full
Water
moderate
Spacing
24-36 inches apart
Days to Harvest
60-85 days from transplant
Planting Depth
Bury 2/3 of stem when transplanting
Companion Plants
Basil
Carrots
Parsley
Marigolds
Nasturtiums
Avoid Planting Near
Brassicas
Fennel
Corn
Potatoes
Common Pests
Tomato hornworm
Aphids
Whiteflies
Cutworms
Diseases to Watch
Blight (early & late)
Blossom end rot
Fusarium wilt
Septoria leaf spot
Growing Tips
- •Start seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost
- •Harden off seedlings for 7-10 days before transplanting
- •Remove suckers for indeterminate varieties to increase fruit size
- •Mulch heavily to prevent soil splash and disease
- •Water consistently to prevent blossom end rot
- •Use calcium supplements if blossom end rot appears
Harvesting
- •Harvest when fully colored but still firm
- •Twist gently to remove from vine
- •Never refrigerate store at room temperature
- •Green tomatoes will ripen indoors on a windowsill
Storage
Room temperature for 5-7 days. Can or freeze for long-term storage.
Varieties
Cherokee Purple
Heirloom with complex, rich flavor. Dark purple-red color.
San Marzano
The paste tomato. Meaty with few seeds. Perfect for sauce.
Sungold
Super sweet cherry tomato. Prolific producer. Orange color.
Brandywine
Large beefsteak heirloom. Pink color. Outstanding flavor.
Roma
Classic plum tomato. Disease resistant. Great for canning.