Tomato Growing workshop at Neighbourhood Farm Oxley:

We’ve built a reputation for growing some of the best tasting tomatoes around. In this fun workshop we’ll teach you the secrets to having your own delicious tomatoes to pick and eat from your very own garden.

Everyone loves tomatoes! They are by far the favourite crop on our farm. However, they can be very challenging plants to grow, especially in a subtropical environment such as Brisbane.

Over the years we have learnt a few tricks and techniques to help ensure an abundant harvest from your plants.

From selecting the right varieties, preparing your soil and planting, to pruning and feeding. With care, attention and the right techniques, tomato plants can provide you with freshest and most delicious tomatoes for months on end.

Class outline:
Learn the basics of tomato plant nutrition and biology.
Seed selection and suitable varieties.
Organic soil health and preparation.
Raising healthy seedlings.
Planting, pruning and trellising tomato plants.
Dealing with diseases and pests.
And finally harvesting, cooking and preserving the bounty.

If you’re a serious food grower, or simply a tomato enthusiast who wants to come along and get their hands in the soil, please join us!

Knowledge required:
Absolute beginners welcome.

What you’ll get:
A full gourmet farm lunch will be provided with produce freshly harvested from our organic market garden.
Tea, coffee and biscuits
Information pack: Notes on growing tomatoes at home in your own garden or balcony.
Samples: We’ll have a variety of our tomatoes for you to try and experience the difference in homegrown taste.
Tomato seedling: You’ll take your very own tomato seedling home ready to plant in your garden!