Longest your same tomato plant kept producing? - Page 2

Gardeneer · November 6, 2016

I agree; Trying to prolong the life of an already old plant is not the better option.
In my previous location (PNW) the season was too short ( may plant out to early October cooling down). That was about 5.5 months. But moved to NC, I will take Bill's advice and try to do some staggering and also second season planting ( July to November) in 2017.

loulac · November 6, 2016

I enjoy comparing the different techniques of tomato growers living in different places with different climates. Personally I like Northern lights, it starts giving fruit very early in spring and only stops with the first frosts. I must say my tomatoes taste best from july to late september and gradually lose in quality later on. That’s why I never try to carry on production till december.

AKmark · November 6, 2016

Sometimes I can keep plants growing healthy for 8 months. If they are healthy and properly managed, production remain consistent. If the plant gets disease, replace it.

garyc1234 · November 12, 2016

Thanks for the input. Let me keep a couple each of the cherry and beefsteak plants and see what happens.

November 6, 2016	#16
Gardeneer Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: NC - zone 8a - heat zone 7 Posts: 4,919	I agree; Trying to prolong the life of an already old plant is not the better option. In my previous location (PNW) the season was too short ( may plant out to early October cooling down). That was about 5.5 months. But moved to NC, I will take Bill's advice and try to do some staggering and also second season planting ( July to November) in 2017. __________________ Gardeneer Happy Gardening !

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November 6, 2016	#17
loulac Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: France Posts: 554	I enjoy comparing the different techniques of tomato growers living in different places with different climates. Personally I like Northern lights, it starts giving fruit very early in spring and only stops with the first frosts. I must say my tomatoes taste best from july to late september and gradually lose in quality later on. That’s why I never try to carry on production till december.

November 6, 2016	#18
AKmark Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Wasilla Alaska Posts: 2,010	Sometimes I can keep plants growing healthy for 8 months. If they are healthy and properly managed, production remain consistent. If the plant gets disease, replace it.

November 12, 2016	#19
garyc1234 Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Zone 10a (Alameda, CA) Posts: 67	Thanks for the input. Let me keep a couple each of the cherry and beefsteak plants and see what happens.