Tips for Growing Tomatoes

Fruits & Vegetables, Lawn and Garden, Video by Danny Lipford

Tomatoes are one the most popular fruits grown by homeowners, but many of us aren’t really sure what the best method is to insure we have healthy plants and good fruit. Here are some tips for growing tomatoes:

  • First, protect the plants from cutworms. These creatures gnaw at the base of the stem, so wrap a two-inch wide strip of aluminum foil around the stem before you plant and let it extend an inch or so into the soil.
  • If you fertilize, choose one that has higher second and third number. Chemical fertilizers have a three number code that describes the percentages of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium in them. The two latter elements control fruit production, disease resistance, stem strength, color and taste.
  • Finally, water consistently. Inconsistent watering may cause the fruit to crack or split.

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    1. donorlougeorge Says:
      June 24th, 2008 at 15:55

      Tomatoe Plants: My Dad use to cut the tomato
      suckers on the inside or base of plants while
      they are growing. If I remmber right they were small and some had flowers on them. why
      is this done my Grandfather would also do it. My Grandparents came from Italy.
      Could tomato plants be planted in the full sun or partial sun and shade..Thank you you have a good understanding about growing..

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