Tomatoes

Soil

Enjoys warm moist soil with an acidic pH.

Planting Time

Plant when there is no threat of frost. Start transplants 4-8 weeks before

Spacing

2' staked, 3' unsupported.

Problems

Early Blight - Can be controlled with good sanitary practices and crop rotation.

Fusarium Wilt - If you have a problem try planting disease resistant varieties.

Tomato Hornworm - Can be controlled with Bacillus thuringiensis.

Colorado Potato Beetles - Can be controlled with pyrethrum.

Harvest

When they are red or before first frost.

Pollination

Required but never a problem out doors.

Seed Information

8000 seeds/ounce.

Watering

Tomatoes enjoys lots of watering, but well drained soil. A good layer of mulch will help maintain evenness in soil moisture.

Fertilizing

Tomatoes benefits from lower Nitrogen and higher Phosphorous. And remember a low pH.