PUBLICATION W346H
Backyard Vegetables: The Tennessee Vegetable Garden - Growing Tomatoes
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Summary
Tomatoes are a favorite home garden crop, and good results depend on matching plant type and variety to your space and goals. This guide describes choosing determinate or indeterminate plants, selecting healthy transplants, and considering heirloom or grafted options. It outlines site and soil needs, spacing, planting, watering, and support and pruning methods. It also reviews basic fertilization timing and common problems like blossom end rot and cracking, along with harvesting and storage tips to maintain flavor and quality.
Publications in Series: Backyard Vegetables
Backyard Vegetables: The Tennessee Vegetable Garden - Site Selection and Soil Testing
Backyard Vegetables: The Tennessee Vegetable Garden - Garden Planning, Plant Preparation and Planting
Backyard Vegetables: The Tennessee Vegetable Garden - Managing Plant Nutrition
Backyard Vegetables: The Tennessee Vegetable Garden - Plant Management Practices
Backyard Vegetables: The Tennessee Vegetable Garden - Building and Using Raised Beds
Backyard Vegetables: The Tennessee Vegetable Garden - Season Extension Methods
Backyard Vegetables: The Tennessee Vegetable Garden - Stewardship in Soil Management
Backyard Vegetables: The Tennessee Vegetable Garden - Small-Scale Microgreen Production
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