WHAT GARDEN TOMATOES NEED The MOST

WHAT GARDEN TOMATOES NEED The MOST
A simple understanding what tomatoes need to be the BEST

[gigiartstudiowithartistvir]

Last year one of my tomatoes fell in love with my watermelon vine. They had a very nice symbiotic relationship it seems. Those tomatoes put on more than I've ever seen out of any of my past tomato plants. I think it's because the watermelon was shading it somewhat. The watermelon vine produced way more melons than ever before. There were around 30 watermelons on that one vine. Those two plants reseeded themselves so I'm gonna let em grow together again and see what happens. More and more I've been gravitating towards landrace gardening

[matthewkheyfets]

Someone that finally understands soil and soiless mixes... hallelujah

[StayPrimal]

It was great witnessing the worm getting out of the chunk of ground, and then after we could see the hole they leave behind. Those holes are so important for so many reasons. Hurrah for worms!

[malcolmt]

I've got one garden with no mulch and everything is dying after a couple dry hot weeks. My other garden is mulched 3 inches deep, plants are vibrant green and growing fast. That mulch really makes a difference especially in Summer. Use it if you got it

[matth]

I'm switching to growbags because, I've had issues with my raised beds. So, when I set up my growbag, despite all the advice of strictly potting soil for container gardening, I mix 50/50 garden soil (dirt) and promix potting soil. I just started this process this year. All my plants are looking great compared to years past. But ultimately, success will be measured in harvest. Jury is still out on this. I hope I find success because, last year was a lot of work with little reward. I also know all of these Garden videos sound great butt gardening zone makes a huge difference regarding advice and gardening

[alveygardens]

My property is the depository of our towns leaf cleanup in the fall. So each year I have it dumped in a new location and then plant after about 6 months changing the structure and fertility of our entire property.

[pinschrunner]

Just spent all morning planting my 🍅 plants 3' high already. Took out my winter.spring cherry tomatoes

[R.A.Nobell]

I'm a big fan of mulching, my old lady thinks I'm nuts for gathering the neighbors leaves. I tried to tell her that I am building our soil, protecting bug life, protecting the tomatoes roots from heat, retaining moisture and doing my part to provide a green future for the planet. That being said, I do have an issue with once a day watering. Yeah, around here NYC, we do get a couple of really hot, windy days. On such days I have watered more than EOD, heck sometimes twice a day! I have always felt that plants should get a big drink.... then let soil go on the crumbly side, water to the point of saturation.... Then repeat! Am I wrong?

[davidprovance]

A lot of people don't realize that degradation of compost consumes nitrogen. So you have to add nitrogen to compensate.

[lindy]

Thanks Mark…look forward to your next video!

I live in Jackson township. I will watch your videos because you are in my area and grow for a living. You know what works.

[timbrickman]

Thanks for this. I really liked your start where you say your zone and location, , I have recently moved and learned about starting soil temps. This year in Central Nova Scotia we have had a very cool spring. The last two weeks have been down to 10 degrees or 50 F at night and only highs of 20 C or 70 F. I only have 8 Tomatoes in the garden where two days before planting I dug 2 foot holes and warmed the soil with warm water and to let the sun in I only use water from barrels as I think hose can be too cool for my situation. Too much shade is my main problem but my small garden allows this time investment. Hope your eye is better Tim

[jasonpeters]

I actually let the native grass from my walkways creep in under the tomato plants and grow in the shade under my market tomatoes. It doesn't seem to negatively affect them in growth or fruiting and leaves a soft landing for any wind blown ripe fruit. When I plant the tomatoes, I rake or pull the grass clumps easily back. And I let it grow and cover the ground the rest of the year when nothing else is growing. It is not a super aggressive grass like Bermuda ect..

[ledaforseen]

I appreciate you greatly!! Even though this, is not tomatoe related, I have been meaning to ask you, if you are growing microgreens in a tray in greenhouse what medium do you recommend? Wishing you a very productive garden season.

[JohnJude-dped]

Mark I'm enjoying results of using a large sunflower as a cover crop and follow it with a tomato starter works great and the easiest way for anyone any age and even sensors and many handicapped can do also less tools and needs less watering.
Mark please make a special video catching attion to encourage this system so to get kids and most anyone involved in having tomatoes and peppers. Peppers too... I'm testing the system on several pepper plants and looking promising.
Thanks for the advice SIR

[later_daze_]

I'm in NJ too. What county are you in? I'm a massive proponent of leaves and leaf mould. I'd take a tandem load of leaves over a tandem load of mushroom compost every time. Let it sit for a year or two and you've got the true "black gold".

[agb]

Thank you so much, yet again! I was just wondering how much to water this week with the extreme temps that are coming here in NE Pennsylvania.

[dadgadify]

Kudos for pushing through the head injury

[stewartreid]

Thanks for the video. Sorry about the black eye. Be careful next time.

[brendabadih]

Immediately you gave me vital info! Zone and location. Instant credibility. Thanks. Now i will like and watch. Maybe subscribe. 🌱