The Backyard Garden
Information on how to create your own backyard vegetable garden.
4 Tips For Growing Tomatoes
1. Create a Stronger Root System by Planting Your Tomatoes Deeper
When planting tomato plants you should always plant them as deep as you can without any leaves touching the ground. By burying the plant deeper, the stem will have more contact with the soil and produce more roots.
The increased root system will help increase the moisture content by having more roots to take in more water. The larger root system also helps the plant ‘anchor’ into the ground preventing it from bending over and being damaged by storms and high winds.
When planting tomato plants you should always plant them as deep as you can without any leaves touching the ground. By burying the plant deeper, the stem will have more contact with the soil and produce more roots.
The increased root system will help increase the moisture content by having more roots to take in more water. The larger root system also helps the plant ‘anchor’ into the ground preventing it from bending over and being damaged by storms and high winds.
Use Epsom Salts to Prevent Tomatoes Yellow Leaves and Extend the Growing Seasons
Epsom salts have been used for generations to promote growth, stronger stalks, prevent yellowing of the leaves and to extend the growing season. Epsom salts can be applied to the soil at planting or watered in during the growing season.
When adding Epsom salts to the soil, scratch in one tablespoon in the hole prior to planting. To water in Epsom salts you will want to add one tablespoon of Epsom salt per gallon of water and apply to young plants.
After the initial application at planting, continue to water in Epsom salt using one teaspoon per gallon of water every two to three weeks. Doing so will had magnesium and sulfate which will produce strong, healthy plants.
You can save a ton by using Epsom Salt vs Magnesium Sulfate….check the prices next time your are at the store!
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Caribbean Sea Elements Concrete Stain, create marbled variations of color on cured concrete by chemical reaction with the minerals in the concrete. Every concrete floor will react with its own unique pattern. Once sealed with clear sealer, your floor will pop with an elegant look.
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