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 I'm not an expert but I find some excellent INFO from those who are!


Tomatoes - Capsicums - chillies


THERE IS NOTHING LIKE THE TASTE OF FRESH PICKED TOMATOES AND HOME COOKED PASTA SAUCE.

NEITHER IS THEIR ANYTHING LIKE FRESH SLICED CAPSICUM OR STIRFRIED.

THE DIFFERENCE A LITTLE CHILLY CAN MAKE TO A MEAL IS QUITE IMPRESSIVE!


 

Tomato Growing Tips
by Don Burke

Tomatoes need
* Full sun; ie, 8 hours direct sunlight daily
* Deep, free-draining, fertile soil
* Consistent moisture
* Regular feeding
* Shelter from strong winds
* Support of a stake (sometimes)

Varieties

There’s a huge choice available in tomatoes, so read the label carefully, or ask the staff at the garden centre, to find out which type is which when you’re shopping for seedlings. In general, though there are two main types of tomato plants:
Tall-growing varieties:these reach 2m or more and require the support of one or more stakes.
Bush types:these reach waist or knee height and do not need the support of a stake. In the bush class, there are also dwarf and pendulous forms which are suitable for hanging baskets.

Planting tips

Choose a sunny spot. Dig the planting site over well. For each plant prepare a square of soil 60cm x 60cm. Dig it over to the depth of the blade of a spade then add two or three cupped handfuls of Dynamic Lifter. Dig this through until the soil is fine and crumbly. If you are planting more than one tomato plant, space them about a metre apart. If you’re growing a tall-growing variety which will need a stake, add the stake now, at planting time. As the tomato plant grows, tie it to the stake to keep it stable and prevent damage from strong winds.

Tomatoes in pots

Tomatoes in pots are much more susceptible to drying out than those in the ground. So, if at all possible, grow your tomatoes in the ground. However, the best tomatoes for pots are the smaller-growing bush types.

Pot shape/size:

use a big pot – at least twice the size of a bucket. A shape that is as wide as it is tall, or just a little taller, is good.

Cool walls:

put the pot inside another, bigger pot – this shades the wall of the pot, stopping the potting mix from heating up in the sun.

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 I found some really good YouTube videos on growing Tomatoes.

I watch them in my spare-time, sometimes when my son is visiting.

You won't be disappointed.


 

SOME MORE REALLY GOOD VIDEOS!

Tomato Fertilizing Tips - Quick, Simple, Inexpensive


How to Prune Tomatoes for Earlier Harvests, Higher Yields & Healthier Plants


How to pollinate tomatoes by hand & get Huge Tomato Yields



Growing Tomatoes In Containers - Best Tips & Advice!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ld-v4zFAWP0


How to Cut Tomato Leaves to Produce More Fruit : The Chef's Garden


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eHpyp_ZYHDE


The next video is how to start Tomatoes from Seeds!

 



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