MULCHING, STAKING & PRUNING TOMATO PLANTS
Also keep tomatoes away from corn, potatoes and fennel herb.
In some cases, tomatoes will help to deter parasites or other harmful conditions to the above-mentioned plants.Īvoid planting tomatoes near cabbage, kale, horseradish, broccoli, turnip, rutabega, arugula, cress, radish, mustard, kohlrabi, cauliflower, or any other members of the Brassicaceae family. Tomatoes can be cultivated in close proximity to carrots, onions, chives, garlic, asparagus, roses, and nettle. SPACING & COMPANION PLANTING CONSIDERATIONSĭepending on the nature of your starts, recommendation on spacing vary slightly:ġ2 to 24 inches apart for determinate varietiesġ4 to 20 inches apart for staked indeterminate varietiesĢ4 to 36 inches apart for unstaked indeterminate varieties Remove covers whenever temperatures exceed 85 F. Use black plastic mulch to warm soil and/or row covers, hot caps or other protection to keep plants warm early in the season. To reduce root disease risk, don't plant on soils that have recently grown tomatoes, potatoes, peppers or eggplant for at least two years. Roots will form along the buried stem, establishing a stronger root system. Set them in the ground so that the soil level is just below the lowest leaves. Unlike most plants, tomatoes do better if planted deeper than they were grown in containers. Don't rush to transplant until weather has stabilized and soil is warm. This (misshapen, deformed fruit) is caused by incomplete pollination, usually due to cold weather. Transplants exposed to cold temperatures (60 F to 65 F day and 50 F to 60 F night) are more prone to catfacing. Harden off plants before transplanting by reducing water and fertilizer, not by exposing to cold temperatures, which can stress them and stunt growth. Transplants that are too mature often stall after transplanting while younger, smaller plants pass them by, producing earlier and more fruit. Avoid plants that are tall, leggy, or yellowish, or have started flowering. When considering candidates for transplanting, look for sturdy, short, dark green plants. Wait at least a week or two after the last frost. Cold soil and air temperatures can stress plants. Once the last frost has passed and temperatures do not drop below approximately 50 degrees F at night, you can begin to consider transplanting. Tomato is very labor intensive if you stake, prune or use plastic mulch and row covers. If space is limiting, use smaller determinate varieties. Staked and pruned plants can grow to well over 6 feet tall in favorable growing seasons, can be trained to narrow spreads. Tomatoes are native to tropical regions, and have the greatest light needs of any standard garden vegetable. If possible, grow on a slight slope with southern or southeastern exposure. Tomatoes need at least 8 hours of direct sun daily, and will develop faster with increased exposure.
Tomato is a heavy feeder and should be fertilized with an organic blend rich in phosphorus and potassium, and containing moderate nitrogen. It can tolerate slightly acidic soils, and is most productive with pH 6.0 to 6.8. Fertile clays and loams produce the highest yields, but lighter soils that drain and warm quickly can produce earlier harvests. Tomato plants prefer well-drained, fertile soil, high in organic matter. Moderate watering slightly once seedlings break through the soil. Keep soil moist, but not soggy while awaiting germination. Warmer soils will promote faster germination. Seeds require warm soil between roughly 65-90 degrees F. For best results, sow seeds ½" deep in a well-drained, soilless starting mix. Tomatoes require a long growing season, and are best started indoors 6 weeks before the anticipated transplanting date (after the final frost of the spring).
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