Tomato seeds germinate (发芽) fairly quickly. Once the seedlings are 3 to 4 inches tall, move them to a permanent pot and make sure they have at least 10 hours of light per day. The lighting sounds excessive, but if you want fruits, that is what this plant needs all year. Once the...
Tomatoes are hungry plants that need plenty of depth to root. They do equally well in pots at least 30cm wide and deep, or large, deep growing bags. You may also like How to grow tomatoes in a growing bag How to grow Moneymaker tomato ...
Fruits will form quite quickly over the summer but can seem to take a while to ripen especially in dull weather. It's worth waiting for the full colour to develop although a red tomato can be eaten while still pale, the flavour will be much richer, sweeter and juicier if the fruit is...
Pruning tomato plants: To direct energy toward producing fruit rather than foliage, tomato plants can be pruned, though it’s not necessary. Pruning can also help ward off pests and diseases by increasing air circulation and light. Pinch out suckers that grow between the main stem and branches...
A short cut for anyone who loves to grow tomatoes: you can grow tomato plants from cuttings in as little as 1 week, ready to plant in the garden! That’s much faster than starting from seeds, don’t you agree? 🙂 Pin it! Check out this quick and easy way to tomato plants from ...
Harden off young plants. First week of May. Plant out young plants. Third week of May. How high do Moneymaker tomatoes grow? Tomato 'Moneymaker' gained popularity in the 60's and 70's for its uniformity and exceptional flavour, and remains a much-loved garden variety today. Grow this ver...
Whether you use cages or stakes, it’s best to stake or cage the plants a week or two after putting them in the ground, just as they’re starting to grow quickly. It’s almost impossible to cage a mature plant without knocking a lot of fruit off the vine....
Plants in containers dry out quicker than those in the ground, so need to be watered more often. Sun exposure, weather, humidity and container size all factor into how quickly the soil dries out. A general rule of thumb is to water every 2-3 days, or 1-2 days during hot spells. If...
If you have to water with an overhead system, do so in the morning so the leaves can dry out quickly and minimize the potential for disease. Mulch under and around your tomatillos. Black plastic mulch can be used in the spring to warm the soil and lock in moisture if your soil is ...
1 So the first thing to do when considering growing tomatoes in a pot is to find a suitable variety. After you find the perfect plant,it is time to plant it. In general,plastic or fiberglass pots are best for growing tomatoes. They don't dry out quickly. While tomatoes love heat, ...