[header] How to plant tomatoes from seed [title] Learn about your area. [step] Tomatoes, like any type of plant, have ideal environmental conditions that they require for growing the strongest plants and tastiest fruits. Some species of tomatoes are better suited to certain areas and don't grow as well in other places around the country and world. 
Research the best tomatoes for your specific environment and location by contacting your local agricultural extension office. There may be some unique hybrids that grow perfectly in your type of soil and weather that you've never heard of or thought of planting.