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Tomatoes are by and large one of the most popular vegetables to have in your garden. The varieties are almost endless and tomatoes can be used in so many ways that the hardest part could be choosing which tomato is best to grow. As usual, we recommend trying several different types and varieties to see which one works best for you and your garden. However, some things to consider when choosing your the right tomato for you are:
1. How much space do you have? Determinate tomatoes usually only grow to 3-4 feet tall whereas indeterminate varieties can double that and be 6 feet tall or larger. So if you have limited vertical space, that will be a major factor to consider.
2. What are you using your tomatoes for? Tomatoes can be enjoyed fresh, canned, in sauces, and other endless recipes so depending on how you want to enjoy them could mean the difference between choosing a Sun Gold Tomato and a Mortgage Lifter Tomato. Both are excellent choices but have very different characteristics.
3. Location, location, location. Do you live in a zone with blistering hot and dry summers? Does it stay mostly shaded in your garden? Are pests and diseases a problem for you? All of these are just examples of what to take into account when growing tomatoes in your garden, as each tomato is going to have different requirements.
Depending on your preference, you can choose to start your seeds indoors with a light kit or outdoors in a greenhouse setting but tomato plants should always be started in trays and not directly planted in the soil. Below is a list of all the essentials to begin grow tomatoes from seed and get them ready for transplant.
Once your tomato seedlings emerge and are growing tall and strong, be sure not to touch the stem of the seedling. They’re very delicate and will bruise, which can introduce bacteria and cause you to lose your tomato plant.
If you notice your seedlings leaning over, carefully support them using extra soil, a wooden stake or toothpick.
Okra is a great option for gardeners in warmer climates. They are surprisingly easy to grow and with just a few plants, can produce enough to feed your whole family. A major factor in starting your okra seeds is timing.
You don’t need acres of land to grow your own food. Vertical and container gardening is an excellent way to maximize whatever space you have available and have food for your family year round!
From their prolific growth habit to the multitude of ways you can enjoy and preserve them, growing cucumbers should for sure have a place in your garden planning.
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