Tomatoes in Miami, Fla.
I don't know how many people realize it, but the growing season is reversed in Miami. During the summer it is nearly impossible to grow tomatoes. there are supposed to be a few varieties that can set fruit in this heat, but the rain, diseases, and insects combined makes it nearly impossible. Has anyone tried to grow tomatoes in summer in south Florida?
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You can sometimes get cherry types to limp along through the summer, but even they won't set fruit at the temps we've been having. My Sweet 100 has shriveled up, but the Husky Cherry has some new growth near the roots. That one set some fruit a few weeks ago, but I can't find them now.
Generally, spring and fall are when I grow tomatoes. Mid June to mid September are just too consistently hot. For you, that might be May to October as a no-grow zone?
Generally, spring and fall are when I grow tomatoes. Mid June to mid September are just too consistently hot. For you, that might be May to October as a no-grow zone?
There were several heat adapted varieties released through the Homestead research station. One is called Homestead. I seriously doubt if they would do well all Summer, but they might extend the pre and post summer crops. If they taste like those things you all send up north all winter it might be best to do without.