Planting at the right time can make the difference in whether or not your tomatoes turn out well.
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If you love tomatoes, growing them at home can be a rewarding experience.
Growing tomatoes is so much fun, says Meagan Lloyd, creator of Meg Grows Plants.
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Its almost a right of passage as a gardener.
I dont make the rules!
[Tomatoes] can be planted out once the temperatures start to climb, she notes.
Frost can kill a tomato plant, so it’s important not to plant them out too early.
If temperatures are consistently above 50 degrees, then youre good to plant.
They need six-to-eight hours of direct sunlight per day for produce their best yield, Lloyd says.
The more sun, the better the flavor, so choose the sunniest spot in your garden.
Once youve determined the best spot, youll want to pay attention to the soil.
Overall, tomatoes require a rich soil to grow inone that has a lot of nutrients.
Planting in the ground, especially as a beginner, can be challenging.
This allows me to have more control over the soils quality, and gives me quicker harvests.
More Tips for Planting Tomatoes
Growing vibrant, juicy tomatoes often comes down to the details.
You dont want your soil to dry out, but you also dont want the roots to be waterlogged.
It’s best to check the soil before watering, Searle says.
And if you see your plant wilting, water right away, she adds.
Bushes will need more square footage to grow outwards, but vines will need vertical height.
Searle and Floyd both like using arches and trellises to encourage the vines to reach higher.
Searle suggests using stakes and cages for support, too.
In hot weather, mulching around plants helps retain moisture and regulate soil temperature," Floyd says.
