Tomato plants should be grown in warm areas and receive plenty of sunlight. Plant seeds indoors 10-12 weeks before setting outside. plants should be at least 10" tall before transplanting outdoors. Place plants outdoors in a shady area several days before transplanting outdoors. Shelter the transplants to prevent sunburn, wilting, and rain damage. Culture: Spring planting should occur when soil is warm, at least three weeks after last front, and when temperature remains above 70°F. To prevent breakage, use tomato cages to support. Check intermediate plants regularly, and pinch off suckers and side branches where leaves join the stems. Harvest: Harvest tomatoes when they are fully mature using a garden scissor so you don't damage the plant. Pick them as the mature ti encourage new fruit to form. Remove any decayed tomatoes from the plant.
