Tomatoes are one of the most important and valuable horticultural crops grown in Western Australia.
Fruit is produced on about 220 hectares around the State, maintaining a year-round supply to the Perth market. The Perth area accounts for about half of the total plantings, with off-season production at Geraldton and Carnarvon. During summer, tomatoes are also grown in the hills districts near Perth, throughout the south-west and in the southern agricultural areas. Most tomatoes are produced for the fresh market from staked and pruned crops. However, high labour costs are increasing interest in 'determinate' or bush tomatoes.