Farming, Garden Tips, Gardening
Tips For Planting and Growing Tomatoes
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Techniques for Tomatoes:
- Tomatoes require ample sun – choose a location to plant the tomatoes that receives 6-8 hours of sunlight per day.
- Ideally, the tomatoes should be grown in soil with a pH level between 5.8 to 7. The soil should be fertile and drain well. Add compost for best results.
- Tomatoes grow best in temperatures ranging from 55 degrees Fahrenheit and 85 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Remove each plant’s lowest leaves and place the root ball deep enough into the soil so only the top layers of leaves are above-ground. It is recommended to bury two-thirds of the stem when planting.
- Plant smaller tomatoes 24 inches apart and larger tomatoes 36 to 48 inches apart. Use stakes or cages around the larger tomato plants – this will allow the tomatoes to grow vertically, prevent rot and plant diseases, and keep the tomatoes off the ground.
- Water the tomato plants directly at their roots.
- Surround the base of the tomato plants with 3-4 inches of mulch to prevent weeds and diseases, and to maintain soil moisture.
- As the plant grows, prune/remove any off-shoot leaves/branches/stems that grow between the main stem and branch that is holding the tomato. This will allow the plant to direct more energy to the tomato.
- Water the tomato plant regularly – aim for 1 inch of water per week.
