These tips by a professional gardener with over 30 years of experience will help you grow the best tomatoes.
1. Set Tomatoes more deeply when transplanting
The more soil a tomato stem is covered with, the sooner it will produce roots and form bushes.
2. For optimum health a Well-drained soil is a must
If your soil doesn’t drain quickly after a rain, consider planting in raised beds or on berms.
Ā 3. Regular mulch and neat foliage at all times
If the soil splashes the lower leaves when it rains heavily, it can cause soilborne diseases. Not good for your plants!
4. Avoid crowding the plants
The best way to keep your plants healthy is by giving them the air they need and allowing sunlight. By doing this you are reducing disease spread in any form!
5. Larger varieties need at least 6 hours of direct sun
The best way to get your plants yield is by providing them with at least 6 hours of sunlight. If they are getting less than that, then you can try cherry tomatoes!
6. Keep an eye on your plants
If you notice wilting foliage, your plants might be thirsty or they suffer from disease. Fruitworms, hornworms and stinkbugs often attack our favorite fruits! To combat the problem we’ll need to remove these pests quickly so that their damage can be undone before it’s too late.
7. Keep it creative
Be creative and experiment with different varieties of this fruit to find your favorite!