I live in Arizona (9b), and it have had this tomato plant about 3 years. Last year it started tomatos in January, this year it started in December. This winter has been so mild I have kept the hvac on most of the winter (lows in the mid-40's at the coldest and usually getting up to 70 or higher). But I didn't get any fruit for most of summer. Are there more cold weather varieties of tomatos? I know frost would kill it. Would putting shade over it in the summer help?
by Tricky-Ad4069
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Any varieties that are advertised for short seasons or have a northern location in its name could make a good fall tomato for you. Shade cloth could help you in the summer. Depending on variety, tomato pollen goes sterile in hot temps anything like 85-100. You might need to give tomatoes a break in the summer and focus on other veggies.