What Is The Easiest And Hardiest Tomato Plant For Dry…
Maurice Asked
What is the easiest and hardiest tomato plant for Dry Ridge, Kentucky?
The Gardener’s Answer
Hello, Maurice in Kentucky: Tomato plants are not considered hardy in Kentucky. They will not survive our winter temperatures so they need to be planted each year. After the average frost-free date passes (May 10) Kentucky gardeners are safe to plant tomatoes. Choose a space in the garden that receives a minimum of six hours of direct sunlight. Tomatoes thrive in nutrient-rich, consistently moist but well-drained soil. There are so many tomatoes to choose from that it is hard to decide what to plant. Determinate tomatoes that are typically more of a bush form and set fruit over a limited time are ideal for some growers. Early Girl and Celebrity are good choices for this group. Indeterminate tomatoes that are more vine-like and produce for an extended period of time are preferred by some gardeners. Better Boy and Pink Girl both do well for Kentucky gardeners. Then you have other heirlooms, as well as your cherry tomatoes, to choose from. If you plant several tomatoes you might want to opt for a few of each. Sweet 100 is a delicious cherry tomato. For a detailed list of tomato cultivars recommended for Kentucky gardeners, you can visit http://ces.ca.uky.edu/jefferson-files/Horticulture/seasonal/Vegetable_cultivars.pdf
. This publication is provided to home gardeners from the University of Kentucky in collaboration with the Cooperative Extension Service.
