Must harvest regularly. Goes to seed quickly

Needs thinning. Each seed is actually a cluster of seeds

Bolts quickly with any heat

One head per plant - LARGE plant. Can get small florets after the main head. Bolts when temps are >80

Difficult to grow

Plant very carefully or you will be doing a LOT of thinning. Too much nitrogen causes “legs” and excessive hairy roots

Temperamental - does not like temperature changes

Difficult to grow. 4 weeks for germination and about 140-160 days to harvest. Our temps are too hot so it tends to be bitter

Keep harvesting to keep it growing

Must grow in large blocks for pollination 4x4 at least

Both bush and vine. Becomes bitter if stressed (too much/little water, sun, fertilizer) Will abort fruit if too hot. Susceptible to powdery mildew

Harvest in May or later

Temperamental - does not like temperature changes

VERY slow growing but does very well

Regular harvesting can prolong production through Spring

Large vining plants will take entire bed

Edible flower & leaves taste like pepper. Great companion plant. Keeps pests like hornworms, etc away

Large plant

Very slow growing for large bulb

Keep flowers pruned

Slow germination

Needs cold winter to sweeten

Harvest to stimulate production

Large vining plants, will take entire bed

Grows quickly - needs thinning

Needs very little sun - 2-3 hours a day

Most are vining

Grows underground like potatoes. takes entire bed

Grows quickly - needs thinning

If planting from seed, late Aug to early Oct is best. Larger seedlings can be planted later. If the plant is strong before our cold temps you will get tomatoes as soon as temps warm up. Otherwise, your fruit season will be very short. The fruiting window is basically 55-95 degrees. Beefsteak varieties take a long time for the fruit to mature so they do not tend to do well here. Cherry and grape tomatoes withstand the heat the best. Look for heirlooms that are from warmer climates. Hornworms are the biggest problem. Handpick or control with BT

Needs thinning