Tomatoes are the perfect plant for beginners—they are easy to grow without needing too much preparation or knowledge. They’re also very fruitful, providing anywhere from 10 to 15 pounds of fruit per standard plant if properly taken care of.
However, there are a few things to be aware of when growing tomatoes to make sure gardeners avoid some common difficulties. To help, here are a few tips and tricks to having a great tomato harvest this year.
Tomato Plant Varieties
There are many varieties of tomato plants that can be planted. To help the plants thrive, make sure to plant those that are best for the local climate.
For those living in hot climate, choosing those better suited to those conditions will help ensure the plants still produce fruit in the warmer summers. While the cool-climate varieties will have shorter growing seasons to help gardeners get the most bang for their buck.
Temperature and Sun
Tomatoes love the heat and sun, so be sure not to plant them in the ground too soon. To ensure they grow well, make sure the soil temperature is over 60 degrees Fahrenheit consistently and make sure they’re planted in a location with full sun.
Growing Conditions
There are various growing conditions to take into account when planting tomatoes in your garden. First, be sure to add plenty of organic matter to the soil. This will help with moisture retention.
Additionally, there should be at least two feet between each plant. This space will help the tomatoes grow and reduce the threat of disease.
A final part of ensuring proper growing conditions means making sure the tomato plants are planted deep enough in the ground. Unlike other plants, tomatoes prefer to be planted deeper in the ground than they are planted in the pot.
In fact, don’t be afraid to plant them up to the first bottom leaves of the plant; since tomato plants root from their stems, this trick will help them develop stronger roots. Stronger roots will help keep the tomatoes from touching the ground as the plant grows, helping the fruit to last longer.
As you can see, tomatoes are great for all levels of gardeners; they’re not too difficult to grow and are perfect for adding more nutrition to meals!
So, what are you waiting for? Start growing the perfect tomatoes now!
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