Growing TomatoesTomatoes require 6 hours direct sun per day....any less and they just won't do well. Fertile, well-drained soil is important for fruit production and healthy plants.
Watering tomatoes properly is a must. Avoid watering in the evening when it's calm; getting the leaves wet when there is a lack of proper airflow invites all kinds of fungal and viral diseases.
Water heavily but infrequently, concentrating on the soil. Using mulch around the plants also helps to lock in moisture.
If growing tomatoes in containers, water everyday. These plants need consistent moisture and will dry out quickly. Uneven watering can cause blossom-end rot and over-watering can cause mushy, fruit that splits.One plant per pot is enough, no matter the size of the pot. Add some marigolds or basil with it to ward off pests.
When choosing a tomato plant for a pot, pick a "determinate" plant. This means they will stay bushier, stopping their growth at a certain point. Pruning and staking will help keep the air moving around the plant and keep the sunlight directed at all areas for more even ripening.
There are so many varieties of tomatoes out there, from old reliables to new hybrid disease-resistant kinds. The choice is up to you!!
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