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Tomato
beginner difficulty · hardiness zones 3–11
- Methods
- hydroponic · traditional
- Planting window
- March–June
- Greenhouse
- Not required
- Compact variant
- Available
Dwarf and patio varieties work well in containers and short seasons.
Production planning estimate
Plan around tomatoes per 32 sq ft bed
A starting estimate is 40 tomatoes per 32 sq ft bed. That means one garden bed is a reasonable first unit to plan for, then adjust for your climate, practices, and household demand.
Space guideline
32 sq ft per garden bed
Starting plan
— garden beds
Planning note: Use one 4x8 bed as a starting estimate; actual yield depends on variety, season, and trellising.