10 Tips To Grow Tomatoes At Home

Producer: Swati Chaturvedi

Choose a sunny spot. Tomatoes need at least 6 hours of sunlight per day

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Plant in well-drained soil. Tomatoes don't like soggy soil

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Water regularly, but don't overwater. The soil should be moist but not soggy

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Fertilize regularly. Tomatoes need a balanced fertilizer to produce a bountiful harvest

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Support the plants. Tomatoes can grow large and heavy, so they need support to prevent them from falling over

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Harvest ripe tomatoes. Tomatoes are ripe when they are red and firm

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Tomatoes are susceptible to a variety of pests and diseases, so it's important to inspect the plants regularly

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Enjoy your homegrown tomatoes! There's nothing quite like the taste of a tomato fresh from the garden

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