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Fall Tomatoes in Houston

Spring planted tomatoes are more productive than fall planted tomatoes, but in most years, and with a good amount of care, a nice amount of cherry tomatoes can be harvested in the fall.

Planting time: Mid July to end of August. WAIT until temperatures have cooled. It will be very difficult to start and keep the plant alive in 100-degree temperatures.

Purchase cherry tomato plants in mid to late August. Dig a hole and mix a handful of organic fertilizer in the soil. Plant the plant and water.

It will be necessary to water at least twice a day until the plant has rooted and temperatures cool down.

It will be helpful and necessary to create shade for the plant. This can be done by covering with shade cloth, cardboard or a wooden board, supported by stakes only tall enough to cover the plant without touching the plant.

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