July 2024

If you want to try for a decent fall tomato crop, here are some things I've learned: There are two schools of thought — set out new plants you have started from seeds or purchased in July or carry over the spring plants into fall. If you decide to pull out the old plants, you will need to set out new plants that can stand up to the heat and still have time to produce a crop before the first freeze. The problem is that it's almost impossible to find tomato plants to replant in July, and it’s very stressful on new plantings when the temperature is so high. You would definitely want to provide some shade from the hot sun and drying wind.