Growing
Tomatoes do not like frosts, they can be planted early spring (September) when
the weather has begun to warm up and they aren't likely to be very successful
if planted later than November.
Place a stake next to your plants at planting time, as doing this later may
cause damage to the roots. Stakes should be about 2m high.  Stake even the
dwarf varieties!
They need a warm, well drained planting site with full sun for most of the day,
and sheltered from the wind
The soil needs to be rich and well drained.
Tomatoes can also be planted in a container.
Lateral shoots form between the junction of a leaf and the stem. These should
be removed as they detract from the fruit.
Companion planting with basil is also a great idea, both in the garden and the
kitchen.
Don't plant in the same place year after year as diseases build up in the soil.
Make sure air can circulate around the plants.
Remove any infected leaves
Don't water the leaves.
Water your plants regularly
Tomatoes are one of the easiest crops to sow from seed and results are quick.
When growing plants inside don't pour water on the leaves as this encourages
mildew.
Harvesting
Harvest as soon as you see colour.
Place fruit inside in a warm place out of the direct sunlight to ripen slowly, allowing
full development of the sugars for the better taste.
As the fruit ripens on the vine, trim off the bottom leaves to improve air circulation
thus preventing disease.
NEVER WATER THE LEAVES ON YOUR PLANT DURING THE HEAT OF THE DAY.

Storing
Never store in the fridge as this diminishes sugar and reduces flavour.
Tomatoes can be rinsed and frozen whole.  At a later date I will thaw the tomatoes and add to a spaghetti bolognaise or a
nacho dish, or casseroles or even create a tomato sauce or relish recipe when I have time.