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Is molasses good for tomato plants?

QUESTION: Is molasses good for tomato plants? ANSWER: Some gardeners swear by feeding their tomato plants molasses, saying that the molasses not only provides tomato plants with energy but also makes ripening tomatoes sweeter and increases microbial activity in the soil. … [Read more...]

How many tomatoes do you get from one plant?

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QUESTION: How many tomatoes do you get from one plant? ANSWER: With determinate tomato plants that blossom and set fruit all at one time, you can count the blossoms to find out how many tomatoes that plant will produce (assuming that all the blossoms are pollinated). Different … [Read more...]

How long does a tomato plant last?

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QUESTION: How long does a tomato plant last? ANSWER: A tomato plant will only last a year in most vegetable gardens. As soon as it gets cold and freezes, the tomato plant will die. … [Read more...]

How do you speed up tomato growth?

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QUESTION: How do you speed up tomato growth? ANSWER: You can set yourself up for speedily growing tomatoes by choosing a fast-maturing variety from the outset. You can also help heat up the soil to speed tomato growth by either pulling back mulch, if you have it, or laying a … [Read more...]

How do you keep tomatoes from growing too tall?

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QUESTION: How do you keep tomatoes from growing too tall? ANSWER: You can prevent your tomatoes from growing too tall by pruning them. Pruning also encourages the plant to grow fruits instead of creating more foliage. Always use clean, sterilized shears when you prune to avoid … [Read more...]

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