Diced atop a salad, sliced between two buns or plated with mozzarella.
Here is intel on how to grow tomatoes and get to cooking!
(Yes, it is a fruit.)
Learn everything there is to know about being a good tomato parent, below.
How to grow tomatoes in 7 steps
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Starting from seed can be really exciting, but be warned, its challenging, she says.
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If that sounds like a littletoomuch of a commitment, Buczek recommends opting for a tomato start.
If youre in a city, I recommend getting a pot, Buczek says.
Dont get a fancy glazed pot, Buczek warns.
Those tend to retain moisture and promote disease.
Either way, your tomatoes will grow best outside.
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Heat and water are the two things that will help your roots grow fastest, she says.
Youll know your roots are established when the plant stands up straight on its own and isnt flopping around.
You should aim to douse your tomato plants soil with 12 inches of water per week.
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The tomatoes themselves will actually tell you if they need more water, Buczek says.
Tomatoes with really deep wrinkles indicate that they havent been watered enough.
If theyre wilting, it needs water.
But if theyre turning yellow, youre likely overwatering your plant.
Add a tomato cage
I would recommend atomato cagefor anybody, Buczek says.
That will help the fruit of the tomato plant be higher off the ground.
Watch out for pests
Youre not the only one who wants your tomatoes.
If you overwater your plant, you may find red or black aphids on its leaves, Buczek says.
you could buy and release ladybugs onto the plant to get rid of those.
Other common pests include rodents like squirrels and chipmunks, or in cities, rats.
You could also plant your tomatoes or place your pots in a raised bed to keep them safer.
Youll know your tomatoes are ready when theyre nice and colorful, she notes.
I like to leave them on a little longer for a sun-ripened taste.
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