From the article: Growing Tomatoes
Tomato gardeners are a tenacious breed. We won't stop until we have the perfect prized tomato. Everyone has a tip or two to share (unless we're feeling competitive and playing it close to the chest.) Why not feel magnanimous today and let us in on your top tips for growing fantastic tomatoes.
Share Your Tomato Tips
Tomato Growing Tips
- Plant two of the same species right together to a hole in soil that has been amended to make it neutral or slightly acidic. Fertilize heavily. Water weekly. Mulch. Use tomato blossom set spray to lessen blossom drop. Hybrids are easier to grow but heirlooms taste great even though they are more subject to disease. Watch for diseases and "harmful critters". Organic sprays are best if possible. Check daily. Don't prune. Stake and tie branches with soft materials. Take all advice then try what works best for you.
- —Guest Jeanette Crumpler
Best Water
- If you have an aquarium, don't throw the used water down the drain. Use it to water your tomato plants. It's the best fertilizer.
- —spiritflowers
Feeding Tomatoes
- I like to spray my tomato plants with fish emulsion, every week or two. It keeps them green and helps to keep the bugs away.
- —Valley Girl
