Why your outdoor tomato harvest depends more on the weather than your green thumb.
In short: Growing tomatoes outdoors in damp climates is notoriously unpredictable. Charles Dowding explains how he achieved a successful harvest during the dry, warm summer of 2022, offering practical insights into timing and cultivation for those seeking superior flavor in temperate regions.
Success with outdoor tomatoes often hinges on environmental conditions. In 2022, Dowding benefited from a dry summer with above-average temperatures, reaching daytime highs of 24 C (75 F) and nighttime lows of 12 C (54 F) during July and August. These conditions provided a stark contrast to the previous year, when a lack of harvest was compounded by late blight arriving in August.
The cultivation process involves transplanting tomatoes from mid-May through the end of spring, with the season extending into autumn. Dowding emphasizes that home-grown tomatoes offer a significantly better flavor profile compared to store-bought alternatives.
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