
![]() | Site Selection Choose a sunny spot in a convenient location where you can check it frequently ... |
![]() | Soil Improvement and Preparation |
![]() | Time to Plant Plant when the soil is warm and the threat of frost is past... |
![]() | Planting and Support |
![]() | Watering and Fertilizing |
![]() | Tomato Pruning When pruning your tomatoes, remember these main points: sun protection, yield, disease implications...
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![]() | Pests and Disorders |
![]() | Harvesting and Storage Don't leave ripe fruit on the vines longer than necessary... |



Don’t be tempted to plant tomatoes too early!
There is a danger of frost until late April. Remember, warm soil gives plants their best start in your garden.
Some Previous UC Master Gardeners of Napa County Tomato Workshops & References:
Growing Tomatoes in Small Spaces, Lib Talk, Apr 4, 2024
All About Growing Tomatoes Workshop, Apr 16, 2023
Tomato adventures and advice to grow by Blog, Apr 8, 2023
Tomato Small Talk Library Talk, Apr 7, 2022
Growing Tasty Tomatoes Workshop - Mar 27, 2021
St. Helena Library Talk, Tomato Problems PDF -- July 24, 2018
Growing Tomatoes in the Home Garden 2017 PDF
Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
Tomato References, Pests and Disorders