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Category: Tomatoes

link to When Should I Transplant Tomato Seedlings? Expert Tips

When Should I Transplant Tomato Seedlings? Expert Tips

Like most gardeners, I want to grow the biggest, most productive tomato plants each year, but in order to do so, I’ve learned to pay close attention to the transplanting and repotting...

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Covering Newly Planted Seeds: Will It Help Them Germinate?

One of the most challenging things about growing plants from seed is making sure your soil stays warm enough and moist enough to encourage high rates of germination. Heat mats are an easy solution...

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link to How Many Tomato Plants Do I Need for 3, 4, or 5 People?

How Many Tomato Plants Do I Need for 3, 4, or 5 People?

Have you ever planned out your garden, then realized you weren’t exactly sure how many plants you needed to feed yourself and your family? When I was a beginning gardener, I remember times when...

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link to How Often Should You Water Tomato Seeds and Seedlings?

How Often Should You Water Tomato Seeds and Seedlings?

When it comes to growing tomatoes from seed, the most important thing you can do is to make sure you're giving your seeds and seedlings the appropriate amount of water in an appropriate way at an...

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link to Can You Overwater Tomato Seeds? 6 Tips for Best Results

Can You Overwater Tomato Seeds? 6 Tips for Best Results

One of the easiest mistakes to make when you’re relatively new to growing tomatoes from seed is to overcompensate and water them too much. If you’ve ever done this, you know what happens next....

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link to Tomato Seedlings: Do They Need Heat After Germination?

Tomato Seedlings: Do They Need Heat After Germination?

If you’re relatively new to growing your own tomatoes from seed, you’ve probably heard how essential warmish soil is to good germination rates. Cold soil will encourage seed dormancy since...

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