Growing Tomatoes

Growing tomato plants in the Summer is a tradition across America. We love them. They are relatively easy to care for, taste great, and delight children of all ages as the get taller and taller.

Fresh fruit and vegetables are a great asset to our health and wellness.

Putting tomatoes out to early can result in frost damage. You may wish to begin your growing with seeds from packets a month or two before the weather is predicted to get nice. You can start them in little seed trays, or in larger ones.

During midday when the weather is nice, you can bring the trays outside. In this way your plants we become used to outdoor weather and winds.

As the weather improves, the babies can be planted outdoors. Be careful not to place the young ones too close together. Remember how large your plants were last year? Give them plenty of room to grow and expand.

Our outdoor living experience is enhanced by being able to watch our crop mature. What type of plants are you considering this year? The tomato has many variations. What you plant depends on both aesthetics of how it looks, and also on the flavor result you are seeking in your end product.

Here are some varieties you might wish to consider:

- Red Pearl

- Tigerella

- Yellow Currant

- Black Plum

- Brandywine

Heirloom tomatoes are a great choice for the home gardener. If you like great flavor, and do not mind quirky shapes or colors, the heirlooms may be for you.

Monitor your growing plants for diseases, particularly on the leaf. Large tomato worms may want to share the crop with you, so keep an eye out for them too.

Watering is one of those things that can be overdone. When you do hydrate your plants, make sure the water goes deep so that the roots get the liquid.

When the time comes to harvest, try to wait until the crop is really ripe. Pick some ripe tomatoes, wash them, and slice to your taste. They make for a great sandwich with mayo. Add bacon and some lettuce if you insist, and you've made yourself a delicious BLT sandwich.

When the end of the season comes, compost what you can, and prepare the soil for next year, and another great season of tomatoes!

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