Sunday, November 21, 2010

Top Tips For Tomato Gardening This Summer

It is that time again! With Spring and Summer on its way, there is no better time to grow tomatoes. This articles gives you some tips and hints on how to grow ripe and juicy tomatoes in your garden. You do not need to be a professional to grow tomatoes. You just need the right tactics and strategies.

Firstly, you need to plant your tomatoes really deep into the soil. It is important for tomato plants to have a strong rooting system in order to absorb as much water and minerals as possible. Tomato plants can also get pretty heavy once it has fully developed therefore you would also want a strong foundation in order to stabilize the stem of the plant.

When you buy a pre-grown tomato plant, you will want to remove all the leaves apart from the top few and plant the plant as deeply as you can. When the tomato plant has an established root system, you will want to make sure that the plant is given plenty of water or else you will end up with stale and small tomatoes.

Thirdly, remember to give your tomato plant plenty of sunlight. For example, the tomato seedlings need at least six to eight hours of sunlight every day. If you are located in a dark or cloudy area then make sure you locate the plants in an area with the most sunlight exposure.

Lastly, tomato growth can also be maximized by providing the plant a mild and warm atmosphere. If your garden is too cold because it is not receiving enough sunlight or it is lower than ground level then perhaps build a small greenhouse to make the tomato plant environment as favorable as possible.

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