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23 May 19, Liz (New Zealand - temperate climate)

Tomatoes are frost tender, so yes you need some sort of protection for them, if you want to grow all the year round.

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15 Feb 18, francie hancock (New Zealand - temperate climate)

what tomato do people recommend for cooler climate please

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24 Feb 18, Wendy (New Zealand - cool/mountain climate)

We grow short season tomatoes successfully, like Early Girl.

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21 Feb 18, Gaurav (New Zealand - cool/mountain climate)

Hi Francie, I am not sure of the variety though I've seen something in Bunnings couple of months ago and that was specific to tomatoes. May be worth going/asking there? Not sure if this is of any help though. Good luck! Regards, Gaurav

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05 Apr 17, Aloese (New Zealand - temperate climate)

I have small tomato plants growing up now everywhere in my garden. Can they still produce fruits or it's the waste of time and get rid of them?

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07 Apr 17, John (Australia - sub-tropical climate)

Unless your area is frost-free they are not likely to survive. We have them coming up in our garden because of a warm Autumn but the first frost will finish them.

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16 Mar 17, Joan Fox (New Zealand - temperate climate)

Would tomato plant grow and produce fruit if planted in a pot on a sheltered veranda during winter months?. Would get all morning sun.

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17 Mar 17, John (Australia - temperate climate)

Tomatoes need heat to grow and produce. If you can where the soil in the container will stay warm enough you could certainly give it a try. You would need maximum sunshine and protection from frosts and cold winds. I have heard of people putting pots against a brick wall so that some of the heat absorbed by the wall can help overnight. If you have a sunny spot near a window inside what about planting them inside in a pot or a hanging basket. 'Tumbler' is a good hanging basket variety that bears very well and looks good. Let us know on this site how you get on.

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18 Mar 17, Robyn (New Zealand - temperate climate)

I agree that Tumbler is a great "cherry type" tomato, and a great performer. I grow both yellow and red variety. Plant two plants in each large hanging basket, feed well and you should get toms from Oct till April. I hang mine off the picnic table on my deck, we pick our own for meals, easy!

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26 Jul 14, Deepak Bhatia (New Zealand - temperate climate)

How much sunlight does the tomatoe plant need Thanks

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