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Tomato

📍 Zone 8b

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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

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Plant Height
and useful for containers. If left without supporting stakes, they will form a dense carpet which excludes weeds and kee
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Harvest Time
in 8-17 weeks. Compatible with (can grow beside): Asparagus, Chervil,Carrot, Celery, Chives, Parsley, Marigold, Basil Av

📅 Planting Calendar (Zone 8b)

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Mar
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May
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Jun
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Jul
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Aug
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Active month Not recommended

🗓ïļ Monthly Actions

January ðŸŒą Sow Seed Start in seed trays or plant out (transplant) seedlings or sow seed
February ðŸŒą Sow Seed Plant out (transplant) seedlings or sow seed
March ðŸŒŋ Transplant Plant out (transplant) seedlings
August ðŸŠī Start in Trays Start in seed trays and plant out seedlings in 4-6 weeks
September ðŸŒą Sow Seed Sow seed where you want this plant to grow
October ðŸŒą Sow Seed Start in seed trays or plant out (transplant) seedlings or sow seed
November ðŸŒą Sow Seed Start in seed trays or plant out (transplant) seedlings or sow seed
December ðŸŒą Sow Seed Start in seed trays or plant out (transplant) seedlings or sow seed

ðŸĪ 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
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