Gardening Pro Shares Best Way To Ensure ‘plump And Juicy Tomatoes Avoid Common Mistake

Getting started can be a major hurdle when growing tomatoes, and garden visionary Craig Wilson shares his top tips for growing the "perfect" tomato indoors. While the best tomatoes grow early, there's still plenty of time for this year's harvest. It takes five months from sowing to harvesting, so gardeners should start preparing as soon as possible.

"To successfully grow tomatoes from seed, you'll need a starter tray and three- to four-inch pots to transplant them once they start growing," says the expert.

“You also need rich, rich soil or potting soil that is free of weeds and good sunlight, about eight hours a day, and some shelter.

“We recommend superior tomato seeds for beginners. This is one of the most reliable tomato varieties, known for being reliable and producing lots of great tomatoes.

To get started, Britons should sow the seeds an inch deep in the soil between January and April.

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Make sure you use a deep pan or tray under glass, the temperature is above 18ºC, optimally around 25ºC, experts say.

Tomatoes are sensitive to cold and love heat, which helps them grow. Make sure the soil is kept moist, but be careful not to overwater as this will soak the soil and "promote growth."

Overwatering is a common mistake that can kill a plant in some cases, so avoid it at all costs.

The expert continues, “Once the seeds are sufficiently sized, when they are five inches long, transfer them to individual pots or nurseries.

“It is recommended to grow it outdoors after the last frost. If overnight temperatures are below freezing, store them indoors for now

To ensure tomatoes have the best chance of growing "fat and juicy", according to gardeners, Britons need to make sure their soil is of the highest quality.

You can do this by removing weeds and large debris, treating the soil with an herbicide, digging the soil 12 inches deep, and then using an ax until the soil is level.

This aerates the soil, allowing oxygen and moisture to reach the roots and promoting growth. Compost must be worked into the soil before planting Britannia.

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Craig adds, “You can make your own compost from ripe fruit, vegetables, and coffee grounds, which will help provide free fertilizer for your plants.

"The soil is dug deep enough to cover two-thirds of the plants, which results in strong roots and healthy growth. Each plant should be row spaced 20 inches apart and each row double spaced.

Be sure to water the plants regularly, checking the soil moisture when watering -- the water should be up to 10 inches deep.

“Tomato shakers and sticks can help your plants grow. Don't plant it next to cabbage, potatoes, corn or potatoes as this will hinder the growth of the tomatoes.

Growing tomatoes requires regular maintenance, including regular watering and fertilizing.

The gardener should feed with a high potash fertilizer weekly when the plants start growing and remove side shoots as they appear. According to gardeners, they can be pruned, which helps reduce the risk of disease.

He adds, "It's safe to harvest tomatoes during the summer from July to October." Tomatoes ripen after picking, but wait for them to change color before picking.

“They should be easily separated from the vine. If they are very dirty, store them in a well-ventilated area until ready to eat