There really is nothing like eating a nice tomato ripe fruit from its own garden.
The flavor of these tomatoes is simply incomparable with those bought in stores. The taste is much more pronounced and sweet.
In addition, growing your own tomatoes is simple and accessible to everyone!
Considering the prices of tomatoes, especially organic ones, it is also a great way to save money on the "food" budget.
Not to mention the fact that it's good without pesticides and healthier!
If you're getting into growing tomato plants, there are a few rules you should follow to get impressive results.
Here are 7 tips for planting your tomato plants and having tomatoes that are more than 2 meters high. Watch:
Put the plant in the ground at 2/3 of the plant. It may sound weird but tomatoes are a bit different from other plants. When the plant is well buried in the ground, the roots develop better, especially on the stem. As the tomato plant will be better established, it will be much stronger and better able to produce robust fruits. Also remember to space two plants sufficiently apart.
If you can't dig deep because the ground is too hard (or if you don't want to), plant the tomato on the side. Tilt it slightly to form an angle of approximately 45°. Just make sure the foot is buried 15cm deep. It will thus make new roots on this buried part.
Tomatoes love (love!) light, especially direct sunlight at the best times of the day. It is therefore essential to plant them in a sunny place so that they can soak up the sun during their development.
Tomatoes grow much better if the soil is rich in nutrients. This means that it must be fertilized regularly, at least once a week before fruiting. And of course, it's much better with natural fertilizers! Wondering what natural fertilizers you can put in? Discover the list here.
Once the tomato plant is large enough, put a stake or support to support the tomato plant. Indeed, the tomatoes are heavy and will weigh on the stem. A little extra standing help is important so the tomatoes don't fall over and stay well in the sun.
To protect young plants from slugs, it is recommended to crush eggshells or sprinkle coffee grounds on the ground. In addition, it makes the soil richer in nutrients. For an extra boost, you can also put a mixed raw egg in the bottom of the hole before burying the tomato stalk.
Remember to keep a close eye on your tomato plants. How? 'Or' What ? It's easy:remove rotting fruits and leaves. Also remove any leaves lying on the ground. Also, make sure that the tops of your plants are not too heavy. Be aware that some people cut the suckers, some don't. See what works for you!
Tomatoes are very easy to grow in pots or directly in the ground.
The advantage is that they do not require much attention or maintenance.
With these gardening tips, you will have a tomato harvest that will surprise you.
