How to Plant Tomato Plants Outside.

How to Plant Tomato Plants Outside   Watering Your Tomato Plants     How To Plant Tomato Plants When your tomato plants are ready to be planted outside, repeat the phrase "deep planting" over and over again, so you don't forget it. Most plants rebel if transplanted deeper than they have been growing. Not so with tomatoes – the stem will thrive if it's buried in soil up to the first leaf, allowing new roots to sprout and grow from the newly buried portion of the stalk. In about three weeks those new roots will cause the plant to explode into new top growth as well. Remember that the stronger its base, the higher your tomato plant can soar!Use a natural compost to fertilize your plant. If you don't currently make compost at your home, you can head to a local garden center and buy organic compost by the bag. They also need a good tomato fertilizer with enough phosphorous to assure that your plants will blossom heavily and set plenty of fruit. Avoid applying harmful pesticides to your tomato plant, and let nature do its job! I'm a firm believer in organic gardening, and over the past fifty years or so I've seen major changes made to gardens...it's all, chemicals, chemicals, chemicals! When planting tomatoes, treat them right and you won't need to go that route.  Also a hint is to plant Marigold, Onions and Garlic around your Tomato Plants. This will keep many harmful insects and small animals from entering your garden.  Watering Your Tomatoes When planting tomatoes, proper watering is crucial. Water regularly and deeply, but not too often once the plants are established. Deep watering encourages roots to grow deep where they will have access to a smorgasbord of minerals to feast upon. Watering during the early morning will allow your plants to soak in more water without it evaporating in summer's heat. Nighttime watering interferes with the plants' need to take in oxygen through their roots after the day (and photosynthesis) is done. Water at the base of your plants, rather than overhead. Getting the leaves wet encourages disease in tomatoes, as well as other vegetables. Drip systems are ideal. How often you water will depend not only on your climate, but also on your soil type. Remember always tomatoes do not like to vary their dryness. In other words don't wait until they get dry to water them. Water them on a constant schedule for best results. If you are going to be away for more than a couple of days, and there's no rain on the forecast, have someone come tend to your plants. Irregular watering can do serious damage, and your tomato plants will not bear fruit.  It is best to set up a wattering system.  A Timer and a few feet of plastic pipe will go a long was in raising you beautiful tomatoes plus save you a lot of work and effort.  Here is some Free Gardening Gifts for You ! Follow Us on Twitter                     Follow Us on Facebook Happy Gardening Roland in Phoenix                Back to the Home Page         4176 West Hearn Rd, , Phoenix, Az, USA tel:: 602-89-8342  email: Rolandd@cox.net | website: http://www.gogreeninarizona.org/Gardening.html