What is the best time of year to plant Black Zebra tomato seeds in Iowa, and why?
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http://www.blurtit.com/q352933.html Planting tomatoes should be undertaken by around the 5th to the 10th of May in the outdoors. The last date to plant tomatoes is around middle of June to late June. It is recommended that those living in the northern parts should plant their crops after an additional week and those in the southern parts of Iowa can plant a week in advance. These are tentative outdoor planting dates. When growing tomatoes it is important to practice crop rotation as chances of contracting diseases common to solanaceous plants is reduced in the tomatoes. At least six hours of sunlight is required by the tomato plant. The freshly planted plants should be gradually exposed to more and more sunlight. Local County extension offices usually keep publications related to Tomatoes. Sources: http://www.blurtit.com/q352933.
