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You can grow healthy plants with either option.
Tomatoes require lots of sunlight to grow juicy crops.
Your frost date is the average day when temperatures reach above 32 °F (0 °C).
Space your tomatoes 2 ft (0. 61 m) apart if growing them outside. Tomato plants grow best with a bit of space in between. Grow 1 seedling per container if growing plants in pots.
You want your plants to grow upwards so they can produce juicy tomatoes. This also helps the tomatoes get adequate sunlight.
Adding soil on top helps the plant take to its new home. Organic potting soil provides rich, vital nutrients to your tomato plants.
Giving your plants water right away helps the roots take to the soil and start to grow in its new location.
Avoid oversaturating your soil. [12] X Expert Source Monique CapanelliPlant Specialist Expert Interview. 22 September 2020. The soil won’t drain properly if there is too much water, and this can cause your plant to rot.
Do this before you water them for best results. The water helps the fertilizer absorb into the roots.
Avoid trimming too much of your plant. It may not yield as many tomatoes. Trimming off damaged leaves helps your plant retain nutrients.
Hornworms are generally harmless, though they will eat your tomato leaves, making your plants look ragged.
Tomatoes start to turn red when the temperature is consistently above 80–85 °F (27–29 °C). If you want to make salsas or sauces, harvest your tomatoes when they are bright red and very firm. Let your tomatoes ripen a few days longer if you want to can your tomatoes. Pick them when they look dark red and slightly squishy.
