Growing tomatoes successfully starts with choosing the right location in your garden. Over the years, I’ve learned that sunlight, soil quality, and proper spacing play crucial roles in producing a healthy and abundant tomato harvest. Whether you’re growing in garden beds, raised beds, or containers, understanding the best placement for your tomatoes will set you…
If you’ve ever found yourself with an overwhelming flood of ripe tomatoes all at once—or worse, a garden that stops producing too soon—there’s a simple strategy to keep your harvest going strong. By planting multiple tomato varieties with different maturity dates, you can enjoy a continuous supply of fresh, flavorful tomatoes from early summer until…
Over the years, I’ve experimented with companion planting in my garden, and one thing is clear—tomatoes thrive when grown alongside the right plants. By choosing good companions, you can boost tomato health, improve flavor, and even reduce pest problems naturally. Here’s what I’ve learned about the best and worst companions for tomatoes—based on both personal…
Transplanting tomato seedlings into the garden is a critical step in ensuring a bountiful harvest. Over the years, I’ve learned that timing, technique, and proper care make all the difference between thriving plants and stunted growth. Here’s my tried-and-true method for getting tomatoes off to the best possible start. When to Transplant Tomatoes The best…
Over the years, I’ve learned the hard way that patience is key when planting tomatoes. One spring, eager to get a head start, I set my transplants out too early—only to watch them struggle as cold nights stunted their growth. Since then, I’ve fine-tuned my approach, and I’m here to help you avoid the same…
Growing tomatoes successfully starts with strong seedlings. Having grown tomatoes for decades, I’ve learned that the right planting time, careful seed starting, and strategic potting up make all the difference between weak plants and a bumper crop. In this guide, I’ll share the best practices I’ve relied on to start tomatoes indoors and prepare them…
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