by Bethany Hayes Companion planting is one way gardeners can naturally maximize their harvests and grow healthier plants with fewer pests and diseases. Tomato plants attract many pests and diseases, so using a variety of tomato companion plants is an excellent way to ensure … [Read more...]
Do Tomatoes Grow Well in Containers?
QUESTION: I want to grow tomatoes in containers, but I’ve never done it before, and I’m not sure how they’ll do. Do tomatoes grow well in containers? — Thomas G. ANSWER: If you choose the right variety, tomatoes can grow quite happily in containers. There are just a few … [Read more...]
How Deep Do Containers Need to Be for Tomatoes?
By Erin Marissa Russell QUESTION: I want to grow tomatoes in a container garden. How deep should the containers be for cherry tomatoes and full-size tomatoes? — Allen Y. ANSWER: The question of how deep the container for your tomatoes should be depends on the size of the … [Read more...]
What’s the Best Mulch for Tomatoes?
QUESTION: I’m looking for the best mulch to use on my tomatoes. What do you recommend gardeners use to mulch their tomatoes? — Jamie L. ANSWER: Using mulch on your tomatoes is a great way to increase the amount of your harvest and also increase the size and tasty flavor of … [Read more...]
What Are Dwarf Tomato Plants?
QUESTION: How are dwarf tomato plants different from standard tomato plants? I know they’re smaller, but I’m wondering exactly what the criteria are for making a tomato plant officially a dwarf plant. — Michael C. ANSWER: Dwarf tomato plants are those with the rare dwarfism … [Read more...]
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