In the world of tomato gardening, two words often rise to the surface – determinate and indeterminate. They may sound technical, but understanding these terms can radically transform your growing experience. If you’re hoping for a long season of harvests and a lush, thriving garden centerpiece, indeterminate tomatoes are your botanical best bet. These plants […]
How Deep Should You Plant Tomatoes?
Tomatoes are a staple in home gardens around the world. They are extremely popular for their delicious taste, versatility, and they are relatively easy to grow. But planting tomatoes and growing them successfully isn’t just about watering and waiting — it requires an understanding of several important elements, including one that often gets overlooked – […]
What to Plant with Tomatoes: The Ultimate Companion Planting Guide
Tomatoes are one of the most popular crops in home gardens, loved for their rich tangy flavor, versatility, and productivity. But did you know that what you plant near your tomatoes can significantly impact their health, growth, and yield? This specific gardening strategy is called companion planting. When done properly, it can help you enhance […]
Complete Guide: How Far Apart to Plant Tomatoes
Healthy, productive tomato plants depend on proper spacing, one of the most critical elements of growing successful tomatoes. Planted too close together, tomatoes fight for water, sunlight, and nutrients—resulting in disease, limited airflow, and smaller yields. Spacing them too far apart, however, wastes precious garden space and creates maintenance difficulties. Before you plant, you need […]
How Much Sun Do Tomatoes Need?
Tomatoes are warm-season crops that love plenty of direct sun. To grow healthy, vigorous plants with a bounty of fruit, tomatoes need at least 6 to 8 hours of direct sun a day. But for optimum results—particularly in cooler climates or on heavy-fruiting varieties—8 to 10 hours of direct sunlight a day is optimal. The […]
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