How to Grow Tomatoes in North Florida

Tomatoes are one of the most common crops grown in the United States. They are easy to plant and take care of, and can be planted in any region, with the exception of Alaska. As a result of North Florida's warm climate, tomatoes can be planted there as early as January. In most cases, tomatoes are not planted until February or March. Tomato plants are available for purchase at local gardening stores, and will save you the extra six or eight weeks that it takes to raise seeds.

Things You'll Need

• Tomato plant
• Compost
• Eggshells
• Shovel

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Instructions

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     Dig a hole roughly 12 inches wide and 12 inches deep. Make sure you choose a spot that gets a lot of sun.

   • 2

     Put the plants in the hole, then pour a shovelful of compost and crushed eggshells into the hole. Put the plants in the hole so that just the stems extend out of the hole.

   • 3

     Water the plants every day, and collect the tomatoes when they emerge and ripen.