Tomato
Growing Information and Photos

There are many types of tomatoes in teh world. They are annual veggies, bearing fruit from early summer to late fall. Regular sized varieties yield about 4lb per plant, while smaller varieties like the Sweet 100 provide less per pound but much more per unit output.

Tomatoes should be started in the spring, 8-10 weeks before the last frost. The plants should be thinned when around 4" tall. Stop the platn from growing when it has four flower bunches.

Tomato plants thrive on sunshine, but keep them out of gusting winds. As they grow, tie their tops to poles for support or grow them within a metal cage.

Fertilize and water them regularly - calcium is important. Companion plants are nasturtiums, poppies and marigolds.

Tomato Types with Photos
Salsa Tomato
Sweet 100 Hybrid Tomato

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