Don’t be tempted to plant tomatoes too early!

There is a danger of frost until May.  Remember, warm soil gives plants their best start in your garden.  Master Gardeners have fussed to produce beautiful, strong seedlings.  All plants always sell quickly.  

Common Tomato Plant Terms

Determinate–Short, typically 4' or less
Indeterminate–Tall, 5' or more, continues growing until frost
Semi-determinate–In between

Disease resistance
V–Verticillium wilt tolerance
F–Fusarium wilt tolerance
FF–Fusarium wilt (races 1 & 2) tolerance
N–Nematodes tolerance
St–Stemphillium tolerance
T–Tobacco mosaic virus tolerance

   

	Site Selection Choose a sunny spot in a convenient location where you can check it frequently ...
	Soil Improvement and Preparation Any type of soil can be improved with soil amendments...
	Time to Plant Plant when the soil is warm and the threat of frost is past...
	Planting and Support We all need a little love and support...
	Watering and Fertilizing Water the soil, not the foliage...
	Tomato Pruning When pruning your tomatoes, remember these main points: sun protection, yield, disease implications...
	Pests and Disorders Frequently tomatoes (and other vegetables) show symptoms similar to those caused by diseases or other pests...
	Harvesting and Storage Don't leave ripe fruit on the vines longer than necessary...

 

 

References, Pests & Disorders Fertilizing Harvesting and storage Planting Pruning Site selection Soil improvement Soil preparation Soil recommendations Time to plant Watering

 

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