2 Min. Tip: Our Keys to Tomato Growing Success
Tips, Tricks
In today’s 2 minute tip, I share our keys to tomato growing success. If you shop on Amazon, you can support OYR simply by clicking this link (bookmark it too) before shopping: http://www.amazon.com/?tag=oneya-20 Our Keys to Tomato Success: 1) start tomatoes indoors 6 weeks before the last frost date (mid-March here in zone 5) and 7 to 8 weeks before transplanting them outside; 2) starting earlier doesn't provide a significant advantage; 3) start hardening off tomatoes after the last frost when nighttime temps are in the 40’s or above (early May) by placing them in the shade; 4) gradually move tomatoes from shade to full sun over the next week or two; 5) transplant tomatoes when nighttime temps are mostly in the 50's or above (one to two weeks after the last frost or around mid-May here in zone 5); 6) plant in full sun; 7) don't plant tomatoes where tomatoes, peppers, eggplants, or other related crops grew the prior year; 8) plant tomatoes deeply, leaving only 4 to 6 inches above the ground, and snip branches as needed; 9) to maximize production per square foot, plant 1 indeterminate tomato plant per square foot and prune suckers to prevent overcrowding; 10) grow tomatoes vertically on trellises; 11) when plants are a few feet tall, prune lower branches to reduce blight; 12) weave plants through trellis as they grow and top them off when they reach the top of the trellis (8 feet); 13) water moderately to heavily during growth and lightly during harvesting; 14) mulch tomatoes when soil is warm to reduce watering requirements, reduce soil splash, and reduce blight risk; 15) compost, worm castings, and mulch from free local resources provide all the nutrients our tomatoes need. One Yard Revolution is all about growing a lot of food on a little land using sustainable organic methods, while keeping costs and labor at a minimum. Emphasis is placed on improving soil quality with compost, mulch, and compost tea. No store-bought fertilizers, soil amendments, pesticides, compost activators, etc. are used. Join me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/oneyardrevolution Channel Page: http://www.youtube.com/user/OneYardRevolution
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tomato, potato peppers are from same family , called Night shade
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why leaves turning yellow and falling off thank you
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hi Patrick. wanted to check with you about the size of tomatoes. my vine doesn't grow more than 3 feet. I grow tomatoes in container. I per 16" container with compost to soil in 1:1 ratio. the fruits don't grow big. occasionally one or two may. what may be the reason. the heirloom grow like cherry
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Hi,
This is Abhishek from India.
I tried growing tomatoes in Containers and got only 3 tomatoes in all. I used all the nutritional supplements all organic stuff.
Today when i uprooted the plant i found it was affected by Nematodes. Same with Capsicum. only one fruit.
Any nonchemical method?
I have planted one in cocopeat 2 weeks back. Hope it doesn't get affected by nematodes.
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good video....well done and not silly or goofy and from someone who actually knows what he is talking about
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You say tomato an' I say tomato! Nice one Patrick. It seems the Gods really have been doing their stuff for me today. I took the car to my mechanic to be serviced this afternoon then walked the half mile to the train station to catch the train into Leeds (a trip I usually do by car although congestion on the motorway is becoming a nightmare. A hundred yards before the station is the other brewery in Wakefield. I asked there if it would be possible to have some used grains and, although a farmer collects them for his pigs, the brewer agreed to spare me one or two (or three or four or five) sacks. The next time some will be available will be next Tuesday or Wednesday. Express trains to Leeds take ten minutes. The return journies by car have taken nearly an hour recently. If the brewer will allow me to park in his yard for a few hours while I'm in Leeds each week before I collect the grains then that would save me £3 parking.
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I've not see tomatoes trained on a trellis. Does this save space over stakes and cages? What about productivity?
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You do not water tomatoes from the top.Always beneath the plant, on water on leaves.This is a very basic rule in tomato growing.
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Great video. What is your favourite tomatoes?
Which one doing better in less sunny condition?.thanks -
What do you use for your seedling mix?
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you need to install drip system.
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Your garden is already looking great!
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Wonderful video ! many thanks for this moment....have a nice day
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Patrick how can you tell when a tomato plant is properly "hardened off"? I have been putting my plants out over the last week , today they got a good amount of full sunlight before they looked like they were wilting and I brought them inside. I'm not so concerned with low temperatures as I am with full direct sunlight.
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Wow 1 foot apart on tomatoes, and I thought I squeezed mine close together! Mine right now are more like a tomato forest, curious to see how you prune them. of course I have not had a lot of time in the garden lately to manage our tomatoes. Wow, I am behind on watching your videos! Great info!
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+OneYardRevolution | Frugal & Sustainable Organic Gardening These are some great tips, thanks for sharing!
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Short and simple - great video. I'm glad to hear there is no need for store bought soil amendments!
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Great video, as usual!
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Question, Patrick! I'm wondering about where you sourced the wood for your raised beds? The wood isn't 'treated' right?
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Thanks for the 2 minute growing tomato tips Patrick! Great news that you will not be needing any store bought fertilizer!!!!
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