how to plant tomato's and take care
PLANTING TOMATOES Select a location in full sun for tomato plants. After the last chance of frost has passed, prepare a space in the garden with a tiller or by loosening the soil with a shovel. Remove all grass and weeds, and then add amendments, such as Pennington Fast Acting Gypsum . This product starts working immediately to promote fast, healthy root growth by loosening compacted soil, giving tomatoes the drainage they require. Once the soil is prepared, work Alaska Fish Fertilizer 5-1-1 into the top 6 inches 7 of soil. Apply up to one week before planting, to provide the nutrients tomato plants need to grow strong. This low-odor product is made with fish, kelp and other natural ingredients. Plant spacing varies, depending on the variety of tomato, but, as a general rule, space 24 to 36 inches apart in rows 4 to 5 feet apart. 7 Dig a hole twice the width of the root ball and deep enough so that the top of the root ball ...