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Tomato Plant Growth Timeline: 7 Stages (With Pictures)
There are seven stages of growth for tomato plants. From seed to harvest, here's what to look for during each growing stage of your tomato plants.| The Spruce
There are seven stages of growth for tomato plants. From seed to harvest, here's what to look for during each growing stage of your tomato plants.| The Spruce
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Learn two popular approaches on how to harden off seedlings, the process of acclimating your seedlings to outdoor conditions before transplanting.| The Spruce
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Tomato suckers (or side shoots) can become another main stem with branches, flowers, fruit and more suckers of their own.| The Spruce
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The best tomato cages are durable and encourage your plants to grow upward and thrive. We researched the top picks for your garden.| The Spruce
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Determinate and indeterminate tomatoes both produce fruit, but have very different growth patterns. Learn the characteristics of each.| The Spruce
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You can plant tomatoes in pots and have them produce wonderful fruit. Learn about growing tomatoes in pots with these essential tips and tricks.| The Spruce
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Meet the members of The Spruce Gardening & Plant Care Review Board and learn more about our process.| The Spruce
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Staking and caging tomatoes are great ways to support the plants for a better harvest. Both methods of support offer great benefits.| The Spruce
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Mulching your garden improves the soil in many ways and also makes the garden more attractive. Here are the pros and cons of various mulch materials.| The Spruce
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Tomato plants are susceptible to a number of diseases. Find out what's wrong with your crop and how to fix it.| The Spruce
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Are your tomatoes black on bottom? It's probably tomato blossom end rot (tomato end rot). Here's how to identify, prevent, and treat blossom end rot.| The Spruce
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Here's how to test your soil pH using vinegar and baking soda. Other home methods to test for acidity or alkalinity include test strips and a pH meter.| The Spruce
