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 Here’s an easy tomato growing guide

1. Seed Starting:

When: Start seeding in March (Zone 5b), 6-8 weeks before the last frost date.

Medium: Use coco coir mixed with worm castings/compost (1:1), or a seed starting mix.

2. Up-Potting & Growing Indoors:

Light: Provide 12-16 hours of light using a grow light or 6-8 hours of window sunlight.

Up-Potting: Transplant when 2-4 true leaves appear, using 4-6 inch pots.

3. Indoor to Outdoor Transition:

Hardening: Acclimate seedlings gradually to sunlight:

Days 1 & 2 - place under full shade

Days 3 & 4 - morning/late afternoon sun

Days 5, 6 & 7 - afternoon sun

Transplant: After hardening is complete, plant tomatoes deep and apply worm castings and chicken manure granules or balance fertilizer

4. Care:

Water: Keep tomatoes consistently watered.

Fertilize: Monthly with compost and a handful of organic chicken manure for calcium.

Flowering: Use high phosphorus fertilizer

5. Companion Plants:

Plant garlic, onions, basil, and French marigold nearby to deter pests and attract pollinators and beneficial insects.

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