What varieties of tomatoes are best for San Antonio?
All the tomato varieties carried by Rainbow Gardens in our peat pot six packs will perform well in San Antonio. These varieties were selected by the Texas A&M Extension Service for San Antonio growing conditions. Some varieties are more disease resistant or heat tolerant than others. For best results, plant several varieties. Each year one variety may perform better than another because of changes in the weather, etc. Look for specific disease resistance on individual signs: V: resistant to Verticillium wilt F: resistant to Fusarium wilt N: resistant to Nematodes Smaller tomatoes such as Cherry, Sunmaster, Heatwave and Surefire usually perform better through the summer heat. Any variety tomato can be grown in a container at least 12 to 14 inches in diameter. Determinate types work best. Fertilize with Osmocote once a month.
