FRUIT SET: tomatoes want night temperatures of 55-65 degrees to set fruit. Certain hybrids can set fruit up to 79 degrees.
START SEED INDOORS: when it is HOT outside. Then take outside to grow.
PROTECT: seedlings from downpours.
TRANSPLANT: when plants are 4-6" tall.
IN GENERAL
• Summer: cherry, current, or grape tomatoes which are closest to "wild" tomatoes.
• Fall: most but the beefsteak
• Spring: most varieties
MULCH: keeps soil from splashing up on leaves and infecting plants. Keep mulch away from base of plant.
SOIL: suggested Metro-Mix. http://www.sungro.com/professional-products?brandID=3
TOMATOES:
• can be grown in a 5-, 10-, or 15- gallon container.
• need calcium
• need at least 6 hours of direct sun.
• need support. Don't grow on the ground.
