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Originally Posted by PaPaLarry

I'm finding it very tough to grow tomatoes in Florida. I planted 3 tomatoe plants in the middle of March, and got best results from "Big Boy" plants. Then in April I put a plant in back yard, in area that only gets afternoon sun. Plant grew pretty good, with less yellow leaves. (Maybe I got a crop of about 30-35 tomatoes so far as the plant continues to grow) It's not a Big Boy either, and tomatoes are mostly size of peaches. So last week I planted two more in back to see if they grow better. Has anyone had good luck with tomatoes, and maybe have some hints for growing here in The Villages

Sounds like you are doing well with tomatoes. I just canned several pints today. I plant in mid-February. However, I've had no luck in July and August. I plant again in September. i too have good luck with Big Boys. I keep experimenting with others. Celebrity is supposed to be good for central Florida.

This is info on frost dates for zip code 32162 -
Each winter, on average, your risk of frost is from December 8 through February 25.Almost certainly, however, you will receive frost from January 11 through January 31.
You are almost guaranteed that you will not get frost from March 21 through November 3.
Your frost-free growing season is around 286 days.