Tomato

The tomato (see pronunciation) is the edible, often red berry-type fruit of the nightshade Solanum lycopersicum,^[1][2] commonly known as a tomato plant. The tomato is consumed in diverse ways, including raw, as an ingredient in many dishes, sauces, salads, and drinks.

The tomato belongs to the nightshade family, Solanaceae.^[1][3] The species originated in the South American Andes^[2] and its use as a food originated in Mexico, and spread throughout the world following the Spanish colonization of the Americas. Its many varieties are now widely grown, sometimes in greenhouses in cooler climates. The plants typically grow to 1–3 meters (3–10 ft) in height and have a weak stem that often sprawls over the ground and vines over other plants. It is a perennial in its native habitat, although often grown outdoors in temperate climates as an annual. An average common tomato weighs approximately 100 grams (4 oz).^[4][5]

While tomatoes are botanically and scientifically the berry-type fruits of the tomato plant,^[6] they can also be considered a culinary vegetable, causing some confusion.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tomato

Tomatoes that have not ripened uniformly

Planting Times:

Ideal planting times

Jan1, Jan2,

Good planting time

Feb1, Jun2, Jul1, Jul2, Dec2

Can be planted (with protective measures)

Dec1

Set out transplants

 Feb2, Mar1, Mar2, Apr1, 

Comments:

Do best with 30-50% shade cloth.

Aquaponic Planting Guide:

Cultivar / Variety	Deep Water Culture	Media Bed Ebb/flow	Media Bed constant flow	Aquaponic Wicking bed	NFT	Tower
Early Girl				S[1]
Indigo Rose				S[1]
Cherry	S[2]
Grape	S[2]			S[1]
Boutique Cherry	S[2]
Best Boy	S[2]
Sweet 100s	S[2]
Yellow Pear	S[2]

  

Notes:

 F = Failed

 G = Good

 S = Successful 

 Ex = does exceptionally well

 

[1] Bruce Babcock @ EasyAquaGarden

[2] Dr George Brooks @ NxTHorizon Group