I have planted tomatoes for 50 years. Good fertile soil, make sure not too acidic. I generally lime every fall and plant winter rye. turn it over in the spring and plant small plants on Mothers day (connecticut). when they are about a foot tall or less, stake them and tie them with jute twine. When they get about two feet tall, I cage them with concrete box wire cages (4"x4" squares heavy duty) 5 feet tall and about 2 feet in diameter. Only let two or 3 main stems grow and pinch all the suckers that come up in the V where the branches grow. Mulch with grass clippings to keep moisture in the ground for the hot spells. Should grow great. Main advice is to dig the soil soft in at least a one foot diameter area before planting. Hope this helps.