Growing Your Own Juicy Tomatoes
With the health scare at restaurants and retailers earlier this year concerning tomatoes, you might be thinking, why am I not growing my own to enjoy? Good question. Tomatoes are quite easy to grow in many areas of the United States, they are a beautiful addition to any garden, and biting into a juicy tomato, bursting with flavor and goodness, is its own reward for the diligent attention it received while growing. You'll also notice the taste difference between your backyard garden variety and the store-bought product; yours will taste unbelievably more delicious and satisfying than you had ever imagined they would!
In most areas of the U.S., it is best to start your planting in late spring, unless planting indoors, when temperatures are securely 65 degrees Fahrenheit or above, the necessary temperature for successful germination. Make sure that the spot you pick gets adequate sunlight, around six hours each and every day. Ensuring that the soil is warm and kept nice and moist, as seeds that are planted in this hospitable environment should start to sprout within only a few days. When planting from starts acquired from your local garden store instead of seeds, the same conditions apply, though it is often easier for starts to take hold and prosper sooner than seeds since they are farther along already.
As your plants sprout or your starts take hold, you must make sure to water them adequately, but never too much. Simply make sure to use the H2O from your garden hose reel wisely, allowing the plants to be moist, but not swimming. Plant fertilizer can be most helpful as it can help contribute to whatever nutrients your soil inherently contains, amplifying and augmenting these nutrients for more successful growth and heartiness.
Though it is hard to resist picking your tomatoes early, you must wait until they achieve a deep red color, ensuring they are at their ripest condition. You will be so glad you did as you slice into that very first one. Whether you enjoy it in a deliciously healthy salad, paired with other healthy vegetables from your garden, on a sandwich with your favorite spread, or simply biting into it in your backyard, the reward of growing your own healthy tomatoes will be so deliciously satisfying, you will undoubtedly repeat the process year after year, forever forsaking your local grocer for your beautiful, backyard bounty.
In most areas of the U.S., it is best to start your planting in late spring, unless planting indoors, when temperatures are securely 65 degrees Fahrenheit or above, the necessary temperature for successful germination. Make sure that the spot you pick gets adequate sunlight, around six hours each and every day. Ensuring that the soil is warm and kept nice and moist, as seeds that are planted in this hospitable environment should start to sprout within only a few days. When planting from starts acquired from your local garden store instead of seeds, the same conditions apply, though it is often easier for starts to take hold and prosper sooner than seeds since they are farther along already.
As your plants sprout or your starts take hold, you must make sure to water them adequately, but never too much. Simply make sure to use the H2O from your garden hose reel wisely, allowing the plants to be moist, but not swimming. Plant fertilizer can be most helpful as it can help contribute to whatever nutrients your soil inherently contains, amplifying and augmenting these nutrients for more successful growth and heartiness.
Though it is hard to resist picking your tomatoes early, you must wait until they achieve a deep red color, ensuring they are at their ripest condition. You will be so glad you did as you slice into that very first one. Whether you enjoy it in a deliciously healthy salad, paired with other healthy vegetables from your garden, on a sandwich with your favorite spread, or simply biting into it in your backyard, the reward of growing your own healthy tomatoes will be so deliciously satisfying, you will undoubtedly repeat the process year after year, forever forsaking your local grocer for your beautiful, backyard bounty.
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