How to Grow Beautiful Tomatoes

Here's a dilemma so many gardeners are facing lately!

Growing tomatoes is great, nothing beats the taste of a vine-ripened tomato. No store-bought tomato can quite measure up to that.

Tomatoes can be grown in the smallest of spaces and can yield a bountiful crop. All they need is good soil, water, and lots of sunshine - at least 6 to 8 hours of sun to bring out their best flavors. You will also need to stake the plants or make use of trellis, or a cage to keep them off the ground. It is a great idea to first decide on a support plan before you plant, then add that support directly after planting. Tomato
plants like room to grow.

Here are some common mistakes tomato growers make

Read on for general tips on growing great tomatoes

    - compliments from our friends at Miracle Grow

• Plant tomatoes in spring for a summer harvest. They take about 6 weeks before you can harvest.
• Grow tomatoes in an area that gets 6-8 hours of sun.
• Improve soil nutrition and drainage by adding Miracle-Gro® Performance Organics® All-Purpose In-Ground Soil (in-ground), Miracle-Gro® Performance Organics® All-Purpose Container Mix (containers), or Miracle-Gro® Performance Organics® Raised Bed Mix (raised beds).
• Plant deeply by burying 2/3 of the stem.
• Support tomatoes by giving them a stake or cage to climb as they grow.
• Keep soil moist by watering when the top 1 inch of soil is dry.
• Lay down 3 inches of mulch to help retain soil moisture and prevent weeds.
• Begin feeding tomato plants regularly with Miracle-Gro® Performance Organic® Edibles Plant Nutrition Granules one month after planting.
• Harvest when fruit reaches the color shown on the plant tag.

Although growing tomatoes is not what we do, Shamrock Landscape can assist you with all your mowing needs. Each crew has an English speaking member to avoid any miscommunication or misunderstandings. We pride ourselves in offering reliable weekly or bi-weekly services to keep your lawn areas looking their best. Our service area is primarily Benicia, Vallejo, and American Canyon so we can focus on giving our customers the best service possible. When you call us you get me - Mike - the owner.  Don't delay, call us today at (707) 6947-2000 for a quote in a Covid-safety way.