Growing Tomatoes In Oklahoma: Everything You Need To Know

You wonder whether you can grow great tomato plants in Oklahoma at home?

Of course, you can! However, before actually trying it, you may want to get some useful tips and tricks in this article to make your tomato gardening project in Oklahoma a real success.

Not only will you get information on what pests you may have to keep away from your plants but also how to adjust your watering behavior in line with climatic conditions and much more.

After reading this article, you will be better able to grow tomatoes in the Oklahoma region and may also be able to avoid making many mistakes other people often make when growing tomatoes in this region.

Without further ado, let’s get right into it!

Do tomatoes grow well in Oklahoma?

Growing decent tomato plants in Oklahoma is rather easy since climatic conditions are decent and your plants will get enough sunlight and warm weather to grow in a reasonably well manner and may even allow you to make some mistakes.

How long does it take to grow tomatoes in Oklahoma?

Most people are able to grow tomatoes from seed to harvest within 14 – 18 weeks in the Oklahoma region.

However, don’t get discouraged if it takes you a little bit longer since it also greatly depends on the tomato variety you want to grow and also on your individual skill level when it comes to gardening in general.

How big do tomato plants grow in Oklahoma?

Depending on the tomato variety you want to grow, your tomato plants can get as big as 10 feet in the vertical and you should therefore rather grow them in your garden instead of on your balcony so your plants will have more space to develop in a decent manner without being constrained.

Can you expect great yields when growing tomatoes in Oklahoma?

As long as you follow the advice in this article and also have a look at the additional resources at the end of this grower’s guide, you can expect pretty decent yields when growing tomato plants in the Oklahoma region even if you are still rather new to gardening.

When to grow tomatoes in Oklahoma?

You should start growing tomatoes from seed outdoors between April and May when you no longer expect spring frost in your region.

If you want to start even earlier in the year, you should start sowing the seeds indoors and transplant your seedlings outdoors later on.

Can you grow tomatoes in Oklahoma in winter?

Growing tomatoes in winter in the Oklahoma region is not a great idea since climatic and lighting conditions are just not suitable for doing so and you would therefore have to use a heated room with lots of artificial lighting which would be pretty energy-intensive and not worth it in most cases.

Can you grow tomatoes in Oklahoma multiple times per year?

Instead of trying to grow multiple batches of tomato plants per year, you may be better off focusing on only one batch during main season since later batches will often not get ready until the cold months of the year arrive and you may do lots of work for basically nothing when growing multiple batches of tomato plants.

What tomato varieties grow best in Oklahoma?

For growing tomatoes in Oklahoma, you should choose tomato varieties that get along with cool weather during spring and hot weather during summer. Those include:

• Legend Tomatoes
• Beefmaster Tomatoes
• Grape Tomatoes
• Roma Tomatoes
• Cherry Tomatoes
• Zebra Tomatoes
• Husky Tomatoes
• Golden Nugget Tomatoes
• Spring Tomatoes

Is it better to grow tomatoes in Oklahoma from seeds or seedlings?

While growing tomatoes from seedlings can be a better option in case you are a rather impatient person who wants to see the fruits of your labor rather quickly, you may be better off growing tomato plants from seed in case you want to get the full growing experience and want to enjoy every step in the growing cycle.

Should you start growing tomatoes in Oklahoma indoors?

While you could start growing tomato plants indoors if you want to harvest your plants earlier in the year, you can also just start growing them outdoors if you are patient enough to wait with harvesting your plants until fall.

How to water tomato plants in Oklahoma?

While your tomato plants will not need lots of water while they are still young and it is rather cool outdoors, things change pretty quickly and you may even have to water your plants multiple times per day during hot summer months.

Do you have to protect tomatoes against the sun in Oklahoma?

Since radiation is not really high in the early months of the year in most parts of Oklahoma, there will be no real need to protect your tomato plants from the sun and you can rather let them grow in a natural manner and once they become bigger, they will also become more resistant to excessive sunlight and radiation in general.

Will wild animals feed on tomatoes in Oklahoma?

If you don’t want groundhogs, rabbits or mice to feed on your tomato plants in Oklahoma, you may want to install a fence or take other protective measures to minimize the risk that those hungry animals will take away part of your yield.

Tomato pests & plant diseases in Oklahoma

Aphids, thrips and snails are just some of the unpleasant companions when it comes to growing tomatoes in Oklahoma.

Fortunately, there are simple but still efficient ways how to keep away tomato pests and plant diseases.

When to harvest tomatoes in Oklahoma?

If you start growing tomato plants outdoors from seed between April and May, you will usually be able to harvest them between August and September.

If you want to harvest your plants earlier in the year, you may want to pre-grow tomato seedlings indoors and transplant them outdoors as soon as you no longer expect frost in your region and may therefore be able to harvest your plants as early as July.

Additional Information for Growing Tomatoes at Home

I hope this article has been interesting and helpful to you and you got lots of important information on how to grow tomatoes in Oklahoma in a proper manner.

If you want to learn more about growing tomatoes in general, you may also want to have a look at my detailed tomato grower’s guide.

For specific questions, I suggest you also check out my growing tomatoes FAQ section where you find answers to the most common questions people often have about growing tomatoes at home.

Sources

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tomato

Own research.

About the Author

My name is Andreas and I’m really passionate about our environment and also about growing plants. In fact, I have grown several different plants over many years. I love to see my own plants grow and also always try new things to improve my overall conditions at home.

In my blog posts, I want to share my experiences with you so that you can become successful in growing various different plants and improving your home as well, even though you might still be a beginner right now.