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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
No yard, or no dirt garden to work with? This one can also be grown hydroponically, often in far less space, right on a porch, balcony, or windowsill.
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.