2. 1.PrepareYourTomatoSeeds
To grow great-tasting tomatoes, you'll need to purchase some
high-quality seeds. Tomato heirloom seeds are a popular
choice because they're organic, easy to grow, and come in
severalvarieties.
3. 2.RaisethePlantsinaWarmArea
Before you can plant in your garden, you'll need to plant the
seeds in little containers first and raise them indoors for a
while. An ideal location is in a greenhouse or inside your
housebyawindowthatgetsenoughsunlight.
5. TransplantingTips:
• Plantinanareathatgets7hoursofdailysunlight.
• Usegoodsoilwithplentyoforganicmatterinit.
• Bury½ or¾ oftheplantforbettersupport.
• Leave 30-48 inches of space in between the plants
todiscouragediseases.
• After transplanting, feed a gallon of warm water
over every plant right away to keep the plants from
beingshocked.
• Add adequate amounts of slow-releasing fertilizer
duringplantingforfresherandjuicierharvests.
• Cover the plant stems with wax paper for cutworm
prevention.
• Cage or stake your tomato plants to enhance air
circulationandpreventpestsinyourgarden.
6. 4.WaterYourTomatoes
Wait 7 days after transplanting, give 16 ounces of water to
each plant daily. 2 weeks after transplanting, begin watering
theplantstwiceweekly(0.75to1gallonperweek).
Increase the amount a bit
during hotter days and when
theplantsaregettingbigger.
Water early in the morning so
that the plants will be dry by
nighttime.
7. 5.MaintainthePlants
Takecare ofthem regularly if youwanta continuoussupply of
fresh tomatoes. Prune the plants from time to time and make
suretheyalwaysgettherightamountofwaterandsunlight.
8. So those are the 5 easy steps to growing fresh and juicy
tomatoes in your own home garden. Just keep on mastering
theprocessandyou’llhaveincredibleproduceinnotime!
If you want more than one type of tomato, be sure to use
heirloom seeds especially since they come in many varieties
andhavethebest-tastingtomatoes.