You can find tomato plants at nurseries, garden centers, and even at farmers’ markets. Choose healthy looking plants and make sure to buy the tomato plants close to when you plan on planting them. Add lots of compost to the garden soil. Tomatoes demand a growing medium rich in organic matter.
Another inquiry we ran across in our research was “How tall do tomato plants grow?”.
Our tomato plants are 35 inches tall. Can we cut the stalks back? Do not cut the stacks back (not the top at all) as you’ll kill the plant.
A question we ran across in our research was “Where do tomatoes come from?”.
The chosen answer was the tomato plant is native to South America but it was not commonly cultivated in the United States until 1835. In 1522, Spanish explorers returned home from the New World with tomatoes.
For northern regions, it is VERY important that your site receives at least 6 hours of daily sunlight. For southern regions, light afternoon shade will help tomatoes survive and thrive. Two weeks before transplanting seedlings outdoors, dig soil to about 1 foot deep and mix in aged manure or compost.
Plants recommended for companion planting with tomatoes include amaranth, asparagus, basil, bean, borage, calendula (pot marigold), carrots, celery, chive, cleome, cosmos, cucumber, garlic, lemon balm, lettuce, marigold, mint, nasturtium, onion, parsley, peas, sage, and squash.
How long does it take for tomatoes to grow?
The exact “days to harvest” depends on the cultivar and it can range from 60 days to more than 100 days. In addition, tomatoes can not be started too early in the ground as they are a tender warm-season crop that can not bear frost.
This of course begs the query “How long does it take for tomatoes to grow from seed?”
We should see if we can figure it out! check them daily to make sure the soil is moist—but not wet—and watch for germination. Tomato seed germination typically occurs in about five to 10 days. Keep your tomato seedlings warm and moist, and provide them with light—preferably grow lights. Rotate the plants if they seem to be leaning in one direction.
Can tomatoes and beans grow together?
Beans (Phaseolus vulgaris) and tomatoes (Solanum lycopersicum) share similar nutritional and watering needs, but they aren’t ideal companion plants because neither fulfills the needs of the other. However, if you only have room for two crops or the desire to only grow two crops, they can be grown together.
This of course begs the inquiry “Can you grow beets and tomatoes together?”
You don’t want to grow corn near tomatoes because they both can be attacked by corn earworms. You can grow beets together with lettuce as they will grow faster and protect the beet plants from weeds. Their roots are shallow and they will not compete with the beets for nutrients and moisture.
Can I plant beans and tomatoes together?
The main problem with planting beans and tomatoes together is their aggressive spreading. As long as you can keep them from strangling each other, it will be OK.
What plants don’t beans get along with?
One plant that I was shocked that beans don’t get along with are marigolds, which are typically crowd pleasers as they deter pests. In fact, all the plants that the bean family shuns are those that deter pests., and go figure! Peas are cousins to beans and they also loathe the bulb veggies including chives, garlic, leeks, and onions.