Tomatoes are a fruit that many people enjoy. The juicy fruit can be used in a number of foods, ranging from simple salads, to something more complex, like a soup or pasta sauce. Tomatoes are easy to maintain and anyone can start growing them with minimal effort. In this article, you will find tips for growing a tomato garden.
Generally, gardeners start their tomato garden with tomato seeds rather than importing a whole plant. While planting tomato seeds, add a little space between the seeds. The spacing will allow the plants to grow without having to directly compete for nutrients in the soil, meaning all of the plants will have an even growth. In addition, when the plants are full grown in the future, they will be spaced out far enough for them to branch out. You can also space the plants out 2 weeks after sprouting and still get the same effect.
The stems of the tomato plants are important, as they feed nutrients to the plant, and provide support for the plant and its fruit. The strength of these plants can be increased by fanning the plants. The fanning will condition the plants to withstand any wind that may blow the plants. If you started your tomato plants in an indoor setting, an electric fan can provide a light breeze when placed near the plants for at most 10 minutes a day. If you have a fan that can work outdoors, this can work as well.
Tomato plants absolutely love sunlight. Ample exposure to sunlight is needed if you want to see the best results from your plants. This should be no problem for those who plant their plants outdoors. For those who live in areas with little sunlight, or who planted their plants indoors, there is a solution. Many stores sell fluorescent lighting that can be used for growing plants. An exposure period of 13 to 18 hours daily will be enough to mimic sunlight and allow the plants to grow.
Sometimes tomato growers will want to harvest before the normal harvesting season occurs. You can do this if you condition your soil with heat before planting the tomatoes. This doesn’t mean that you should cook the soil, just let it heat up by covering it with black sheets of plastic. The sheets will trap the heat inside and when the tomatoes are planted, they will mature faster.
A good root structure is good for developing tomato plants. The plants will have better roots when you plant them deep in the soil. Pre-potted tomato plants should be buried deep into the soil to get the same effect. The plants will still continue to grow towards the sun, no matter how deep you plant them, so there is no need to worry about them being able to access the sun.
There’s nothing like a garden to give you good food, and one of the best foods to grow is tomatoes. Use the tips listed and start growing a garden full or red, delicious tomatoes.