Each Bonnie tomato label urges you to plant tomatoes deep, so that a full 2/3 of the plant is underground. That means that if you buy a 10-inch tall plant, all but the top three to four inches is buried. Why? Because the plant will have a better, stronger root system. Better roots mean better tomatoes.
Each Bonnie tomato label urges you to plant tomatoes deep, so that a full 2/3 of the plant is underground. That means that if you buy a 10-inch tall plant, all but the top 3 to 4 inches is buried. Why? Because the plant will have a better, stronger root system. Better roots mean better tomatoes.
We know, we know. This goes against everything youve ever heard about “dont plant too deep or youll kill the plant.” Tomatoes break that rule because they actually have the ability to sprout additional roots along the buried stem. These extra roots strengthen the plant so that it can support more fruit and is better able to survive hot weather. (This applies whether youre growing in the ground, in a raised bed, or in a container.)
Now comes the fun part. Within a couple of months or so, your plants with super roots will delight you with a bountiful harvest of lovely fruit!
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What will you grow? Fresh plants delivered safely to your door.
What will you grow? Fresh plants delivered safely to your door.
What will you grow? Fresh plants delivered safely to your door.
What will you grow? Fresh plants delivered safely to your door.
What will you grow? Fresh plants delivered safely to your door.
What will you grow? Fresh plants delivered safely to your door.
What will you grow? Fresh plants delivered safely to your door.
What will you grow? Fresh plants delivered safely to your door.
What will you grow? Fresh plants delivered safely to your door.
What will you grow? Fresh plants delivered safely to your door.
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Put These 8 Things in Your TOMATO Planting Hole For The Best Tomatoes Ever
FAQ
What do you put on the base of a tomato plant?
What are the basics of tomatoes?
What are the parts of a tomato called?
What genus does a tomato belong to?
In 1753, Linnaeus placed the tomato in the genus Solanum (alongside the potato) as Solanum lycopersicum. In 1768, Philip Miller moved it to its own genus, naming it Lycopersicon esculentum.
Which type of tomato is beneficial for skin, red or yellow?
Both red and yellow types of tomatoes are beneficial for the skin. The antioxidant action of tomatoes promotes the protection of skin cells against the action of free radicals, preventing skin aging. In addition, as it contains vitamin C, tomatoes can stimulate collagen production, preventing the appearance of wrinkles and improving skin regeneration and healing.
Where do tomatoes come from?
Tomatoes are a fruit from the nightshade family and are native to South America. Today, people grow tomatoes throughout the world. Tomatoes have been a part of our diet since at least 500 BC when historians believe people in what is now southern Mexico were cultivating the plant.
What does a tomato taste like?
All tomatoes are fruits of the plant Solanum lycopersicum, although they’re typically referred to and used as vegetables in cooking. Tomatoes have a fresh, mild taste and are usually red — though they come in other colors too, from yellow to orange to purple.