Follow These 10 Steps to Get 50-80 Pounds of Tomatoes from Every Plant You Grow

I remember when my first gardening experience turned out to not only be disappointing because of the outcome, but also because people said tomatoes were “easy”. Well sure…they are if all else fails!

My tomato plants did produce fruit but only a few and very bad-looking tomatoes.

Therefore, check out these 10 steps to get the best tomatoes and of course, learn from my mistakes!

Take a look at this video too, and learn some great tricks!

Tomatoes are an amazing fruit, but they’re not for everyone. The best way to know if you’ll like them or not is by talking with someone who lives in your area and has grown tomatoes before – maybe even ask at a local nursery!
Arrange the plants so that they are on their sides.
Plant them in a trench that is 3 inches deep with the top 3 inches exposed.
Put some Slow-release fertilizer, about a fourth to a half cup.
Set up a cage around each plant individually. It’ll stand around 5 feet tall and have a two-foot circumference.
Protect the cages from the wind by covering them with a floating row cover.
Using a hose-end applicator, fertilize the plants once a week. Apply on the leaves immediately.
Side dress the tomatoes with 2 to 3 tablespoons of ammonium sulfate once they have produced their first harvest. After that, you should water them.
Sit tight until the tomatoes are 30% ripe before picking them. Or else, they’ll be eaten by the birds.
Tomatoes should not be kept in the refrigerator. If you do keep them refrigerated, they will go bad soon, so keep them on the counter.