I was told to bury a portion of the stem when planting tomatoes. Is that right? Yes. It’s a good idea to bury about 6″ of stem. Just remove the leaves from the portion to be buried and plant it deep. When buried, tomato stems will sprout roots, resulting in a healthier, sturdier plant.
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When can I put my tomato plants outside?
Wait until the danger of frost has passed and the weather has settled. Use the last average frost date in your area as a guide. For example, in Burlington, VT, the average last frost date is mid May. So, we traditionally set out our tomato transplants around Memorial Day. About a week before transplanting […]
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Tomato Tips
Gardens are by far the most popular vegetable in home gardens being grown in over 85% of them. There are many different types including beefsteak, heirlooms, organic, cherry, paste, mid-size, early ripening and the list goes on. Tomato seeds should be started indoors for best germination results. Start the seeds indoors 6 to 8 […]
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