When to Plant Tomatoes
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Planting Information
- Start tomato seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost date.
- Use deep containers and add soil slowly to encourage more root growth.
- Transplant tomatoes outdoors after frost, with full sun (6-8 hours daily).
- Plant 8-10 in deep.
- Avoid planting tomatoes near potatoes.
How to grow
- Use a cage or trellis, or stake plants to keep fruit off the ground.
- Prune indeterminate varieties as necessary.
- Good airflow keeps the humidity down and can help prevent fungal growth.
- Prune indeterminate varieties as necessary.
- Good airflow keeps the humidity down and can help prevent fungal growth.
