How to Grow so Many Tomatoes in So Little Space | Best Way to Grow Tomatoes
23.06.2023 - 21:25
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Here are the best tips on How to Grow so Many Tomatoes in so Little Space and enjoy a fresh harvest even if you don’t have a garden!
Don’t start the plants too early before the season unless you live in a warm climate. Otherwise, your tomato plants will be exposed to unexpected late frost and cold temperatures.
The best planting time is when the temperature starts to stay above 50 F (10 C). Also, provide the sunlight, as much sun as possible. The logic is simple–the more your tomato plant will soak the sunlight, the sooner it will establish and fruit.
Unlike all other plants, tomatoes must be planted deeply. Deep planting encourages a healthy and strong root system.
At the time of planting, cover the bottom 2/3 part of your tomato seedling with potting soil. For example, if your plant is 10 inches high, leave only 3 or 4 inches of its height from the top. While doing this, don’t forget to remove the lower leaves.
Grow determinate varieties of tomatoes if you’re short of space or growing tomatoes in containers. Determinate tomatoes don’t grow too tall or wide (generally, 3 to 4 feet).
Both hybrid and heirloom cultivars are available in it!
Growing indeterminate tomatoes in a small space can be a mistake, most of the cultivars can easily grow above 5 to 6 feet tall and spread a lot, thus require strong support by caging or staking.
On the other hand, the determinate type of tomatoes requires slight support.
Space your tomato plants well, 14-18 inches apart. Ideally, you should leave the space of 24 inches if possible. Tomato plants grown too close are prone to fungal diseases and are less productive.
On a small balcony, you can even grow smaller varieties more closely. Consider cherry tomatoes. But remember, tomatoes growing too