Nothing better to do over the cold winter?
Quite an achievement though! ?

You are right. By mid June it will be so hot that all of the spring vegetables will be gone. But, that is when I plant my white acre peas and they thrive in the heat.

Tampa, Florida.

@wordywalt Kudos on your huge plants! Let us know your watering and supplement regimen....please!

@Robecology My techniques with tomatoes I have learned over the years. First is care of the soil. Here in Florida, we have areal problem with nematodes -- soil worms which damage the roots of tomato plants and other plants as well, and drastically curtail the productivity and longevity of plants. Every couple of years I treat the soil for nematodes. I also add a lot organic matter to the soil -- hay mulch, grass clippings, and plant debris.

Second, I grow the plants in raised rows to prevent damage from too much rainfall. Third, I use regular 10-10-10 fertilizer. Fourth, I grow the plants in circular wire. cages about 40 inches in diameter, and train the leaves and branches on the frame as they grow. hat makes the plant continue to grow upward. Finally, if we have had no recent rain, I water about every two days, just enough to dampen the soil well, but not saturate it. Hope this helps. .