Enjoy fresh homegrown tomatoes no matter where you live in San Diego.
Tomatoes can be a wonderful addition to any garden and dinner table. Growing your own also allows you to know exactly where the tomatoes came from and how fresh they are. Yet in San Diego, it may seem a little daunting to grow tomatoes because of the high heat and lack of rain. With a little work and regular attention, healthy tomatoes can be enjoyed even in a hot, dry climate such as San Diego. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
1. Add one bag of peat moss and time-release fertilizer to the area where the tomatoes will be planted. The amount may need to be increased for larger areas. This will help balance the alkaline in the soil in much of San Diego and nurture the area for the plants. Allow this area to sit for two days before planting.
2. Plant the tomato plants in the late evening, with each plant 2 to 3 feet apart. Remove any lower leaves. Plant the tomato plant so that about 2 to 3 inches of the plant is above the soil. This will help it to grow deep roots.
3. Insert the cage above the plants to help them grow up instead of out and make it easier as time goes on.
4. Water the tomato plants with a watering can right after planting and every day thereafter for the next five days. Give the plants just enough water that the soil is slightly damp. This will help the tomato plant establish roots and grow well.
5. Water your tomato plants every week thereafter and during especially high temperatures. Those living in the desert regions should be watering every two to three days. Water until the ground is moist but not soggy.
6. Spray a liquid fertilizer on the tomato plants monthly after the first appearance of fruit, per the label's instructions. This will help them grow larger and taste better.
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