BEST TIPS for growing TOMATOES: No gimmicks, just fundamental principles for GREAT TOMATOES.
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 5 ส.ค. 2024
- Looking for a way to get great tomato harvests year after year? In this video, I share my best tips for growing delicious tomatoes no matter where you live. The desert climate in my garden in Mesa, Arizona can be tough to garden in, but I've learned how to grow tomatoes successfully.
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Hi there I just found your channel today! I'm a wife and mom of six homesteader in top northwestern or Arizona in the high desert and we have relentless harvester ants that wiped out our entire winter garden. Nothing we tried whatsoever work to keep them away except for they seem to avoid a well sealed above ground metal garden tub that is open on the bottom as long as it doesn't have open sides. I need advice regarding how do you plant so many above ground planners like you do and keep the harvester ants away?
Best tips I've heard.
You provide so much information in a short and direct manner.
I feel confident that I will do a much better job with my tomatoes this year.
Thanks 😊
As a fellow desert gardener, your tips are always greatly appreciated. Can’t wait to apply them to my tomatoes this year! 🍅 😎
Good luck!
Thanks for all your good tips!! Your voice is very soothing and encouraging too
You are so welcome! Thanks for watching.
No wonder my tomatoes don’t do well. Thanks for the info. I have learned a lot from you. I am now loving garden. I am glad I didn’t give up. Thank you.
You're welcome Barb. Keep it up. I learn more from my mistakes than anything. Thanks for watching.
I grew all these as my first crops they did great! You rock
Excellent tips. Thank you so much for your info.
Thank you 🙏🏼 for the helpful tips! 🥰
I have those two tomatoes too, celebrity and Roma and they are very exposed to the sun in the south side of my house and thank your for this video tips, I almost miss watching it ♥️👍👍
So much direct and clear tips. Love it!
Glad it was helpful!
I have those two tomatoes too, celebrity and Roma and I have the sun gold they are very exposed to the sun in the south side of my house and thank your for this video tips, I almost miss watching it ♥️👍👍 yes I do water them in the bottom 😊👍👍 I need to plant them in containers as my sweet potatoes are taking the flowerbeds 😬
Wow! Thk you so very much.
I am in Hot-Lanta as we call it here....(Atlanta, Ga).
And nope......it ain’t Arizona but golly it’s way hot enuf for us here in summer lately. I’m glad to go get some shade cloths this summer and mulch a lot more. I have had best luck with those tiny tomatoes on trellis. Glad to be reminded of the Blood Meal organic fertilizer. Will do that.
Thks again!!! Ahna
Absolutely LOVE your channel! Have learned so much from you in learning to garden in this climate. Howdy form a neighbor in Chandler and hope to someday have a garden as amazing as yours!
Hello from Mesa 🙌🏻
Amazing explanation, crisp and brief. 😃
Thanks for watching!
excellent video. Bravo
Many thanks! Glad you liked it.
Love the ending ❤make some salsa for me ❤
Thx Excellent tips!
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you.
You're welcome!
Nice,,,idol👍
I really want to experiment this year with starting tomatoes from seed outside. Our tomato plants drop blooms until about the end of August and don't even ripen when they do finally set until almost October. I was thinking that gives the plant plenty of time to grow and I don't have to deal with grow lights and all that...guess we will see!
Great video!!! Very specific. What about soil temps for transplants?
Thanks for watching. The optimum temperature range for tomatoes is 65° to 85°F
I'm new to gardening and am learning so much from you. Thank you for educating us and for sharing your passion. I have a question about mulching. How do I apply future granule fertilizer the next time with the mulch in the way? And when I apply liquid fertilizer every few weeks wouldn't the mulch absorb most of the nutrients and the roots may not get much or any? Again I'm new to gardening. Thsnk you for all your help in advance
Do your best to pull back the mulch a bit when you are adding fertilizer and apply it to the soil.
Thank you for this! I have never planted anything before, do you plant these directly into the ground, into a pot, or in a bed? What is the best way
You can plant tomatoes in ground in raised beds or in a large container.
Awesome tips!!. Question on how deep the it should be planted. My raised beds are only 6 inches tall, because I have wire mesh underneath for digging rodents. I have to plant sideways. I do trim bottom leaves and leave only a few at the plant while transplanting and cover until the bottom of the leaves. Will that work similar to deep planting?
Yep, that will work fine. Dig a trench as long as the stem of the plant and as deep as you can go. That's how I plant them in my very first raised beds which are only 8 inches deep.
How do you start romas from seed? Or from a slice? We have planter beef steak, grape and cherry. Working on trying romas. What about bone meal? Does that work on tomatoes?
Many great helps! Would you mind sharing your salsa recipe?...Are you water canning the salsa for storage? Many Thanks!
Sure, here's a link to my blogpost about it: growinginthegarden.com/our-favorite-garden-salsa-recipe/
Thank you so much! Could you tell us what kind of shade cloth you use?
This blog post goes into more detail: growinginthegarden.com/how-to-create-shade-in-the-garden/
Where did you get your cages? I’ve seen two different ones in your videos and can’t find a link to either. One is black and sturdy and the other one is hexagonal.
Thanks for the great videos too 🥰!
Both are from Gardener's Supply. The Vertex cage is the hexagonal one and the Titan tomato cage is the black one.
This is our third years trying to grow tomatoes in QC Arizona, ours keep splitting open! Any tips for why that my be?
Hi! Just coming across this video. Have you tried growing Lemon Boy? They are disease resistant and prolific producers. They have very meaty taste and not so juicy. Reminds me of Roma tomatoes but yellow. I can send you seeds if you’re interested. Be well!
I grew lemon boy last fall and I agree! They were prolific and tasty. Thanks for the recommendation.
I was wanting to put in some self-watering bottles in the big pot that I have my tomatoes. Do you think that would work here in the valley for the July season of tomatoes?
It may. I use ollas in a lot of my containers and it's a great way to get the water to the roots.
@@GrowingInTheGarden Thank you! I sure appreciate the time you put into for making these videos! It's nice to have someone that is local for our different climate here.
Do you have a specific type of cage other than ladders and rebar that you like using?
Yes. I really love the Vertex tomato cages from Gardeners. They support the tomatoes really well and are nice and big. They fold flat for storage and last a long time. www.gardeners.com/buy/gardeners-vertex-lifetime-tall-tomato-cage/8598427.html?SC=XNET0340
I'm a rookie "gardener" with a preschooler and we live in a rental condo so we're limited to container gardening. I really don't have a green thumb. Are you able to provide guidance, or better yet, help me get set up? I really want to show my daughter firsthand how wonderful fresh vegetables are.
You are right, teaching children through experience is the best way. Container gardening is a great way to begin. Head to my blog growinginthegarden.com under the getting started tab growinginthegarden.com/category/gardening/getting-started/
there are a lot of resources for getting started and container gardening. Radishes, beans, peas, sunflowers, etc. are great first vegetables with large seeds that are easy for little hands. Check planting dates before you plant. Best of luck!
In years past- somehow..I got the idea in my head that to get water deeper to roots( any plant?) ..to aereate the ground. a few inches from the stalk with icepick type holes...(?) ..any thoughts on that?
They do something similar with aerating grass, taking out plugs. Drips provide slow watering which helps the water go deeper as well.
What kind of shade would you recommend for the tomatoes? Also, at what temperatures would you start to use them here in Phoenix?
50% shade cloth for tomatoes - Usually once temps are over 100°F
@@GrowingInTheGarden would a greenhouse work for shade? I bought one the other day because my cherry tomatoes leaves started drying out, and I thought the sun was too much for it. I did just transfer it to a larger pot a week ago, so maybe just transfer shock? Your videos have been soooo helpful! I never thought I could have a garden here 😂😂😂
How soon after planting should you start fertilizing?
Amend the soil before planting and then once you see good growth begin feed them about once a month.
hi! can i use vermicast as my fertilizer? hope you will reply!
Absolutely. Worm castings are great for the soil and plants.
Hi where did you buy your shade cloth...everything I see on amazon sppears to be thin trash woven plastic. I'm at a loss. Also I notice you have poles holding it up? Input would be greatly appreciated. Thank you d.
This is the shade cloth I use: amzn.to/3P4nfYW here's more info about how we installed it: growinginthegarden.com/adding-shade-cloth-to-a-hot-summer-garden/
Hi great video! Is now a great time to start planting seeds? I live in the phx arizona area and temperatures are above 100 degrees.
Do you have any videos or resources that discuss how to start gardening from complete beginner stage. ??
Thanks
Hi. Are you asking about starting tomato seeds, or just seeds in general? Here is a blog post that details what to plant in August here in the low desert. growinginthegarden.com/arizona-garden-in-august/
As far as getting started, adding a video is a great idea. But for now I have this blogpost, which walks you through the basic steps: growinginthegarden.com/gardening-for-beginners-how-to-start-a-garden-in-8-simple-steps/
Under the "Getting Started" tab on my blog there are also several articles that may be helpful.
growinginthegarden.com/category/gardening/getting-started/
Thanks for watching and best of luck with your new garden.
Hi! First time gardener here. Where do you buy your shade cloth? If you can give me specifics like 90% shade, etc. I am knew I have no clue I need to give them shade
Here are some guidelines for selecting shade cloth fabric: (I link to ones I like on Amazon)
40% shade cloth for most vegetables amzn.to/3e43Nax
50% shade cloth for tomatoes
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60-70% shade cloth for succulents & other light-sensitive plants.
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@@GrowingInTheGarden Thank you so much for your prompt response I really appreciated. Ok, I'll check the links for the 40% shade, sun can be harsh on plants. I just found your channel this morning and love how well you explained your videos. Do you have instagram? I am also learning to roam on apps. Thank you happy gardening 🥒🌶🍆🍋🍅
Very useful tips, thank you for making these videos. Here in our weather, can we plant cantaloupe/watermelon in the same bed as tomatoes? As tomatoes wind down and melons are picking up in our summer? That way I can reuse some of the support structure and trellis...thoughts?
As long as you are planning on pulling the tomatoes once it gets hot, that will work great. I use interplanting all the time to make the most of the space in my beds.
When you say often, can you elaborate when people say water often or fertilize often like that just leaves so much open to someone who is just learning. Often to me is like every few days, so is that correct? Fertilize every few days???
I should have been more clear, every 3-4 weeks
At what size do you allow your tomato plant to start bearing fruit?
usually once there are several sets of leaves - 8-10 inches tall - depending on the variety
@@GrowingInTheGarden thanks so much!! Love your channel💕
Can I plant from tomatoes from seed in August?
To plant outside use transplants. Start seeds inside 6-8 weeks earlier or buy transplants.
How do you water a grow bag deeply? I know if water flows out from the bottom nutrients could be lost from the soil.
When growing in containers (grow-bags included) they will require feeding more often than those grown in the ground because of the nutrients that are lost when watering. It is important to make sure to water the grow bag deeply each time you water - until water drains out.
@@GrowingInTheGarden Does that mean I should be fertilising more often also due to the grow bags?
@@skatingcanuck9837 Yes, a liquid organic fertilizer like fish emulsion amzn.to/2P42u0j
or seaweed
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every other week is a good idea when growing in containers. (Dilute according to package directions.)
Would you fertilizer tomatoes right now with how hot it is?
No, tomatoes are winding down for the season here. They will go into survival mode and then once the pick back up in early fall is a good time to give them some fertilizer.
Anyone try san marziano tomatoes in az?
Yes, I'm growing them right now. Seem to do pretty well, especially with this mild winter weather we are having this year.
We’re having a mild winter in Texas. I’m wondering if I should plant in the shady part of my yard because the sun is brutal in the summer and burned my plants last year.
Watching your video i realise my mistake is
Glad it was helpful.
Yellow leaves on tomato. Plan ts
Thank you so much. Your tips are very helpful.
You are so welcome! Thanks for watching.