I'm binge watching Gardener Scott... I've watched other channels... but this presenter just presents the info of his years of experience in a way that's easily digestible... Thanks for all your hard work...
You are like Mr.Attenborough of gardening. Very clear and proper pace of explaining thoroughly all information. You could have audio tapes in the Smithsonian museum for future generations to learn.
I wish I came across your channel earlier this year! Anyways, I look forward to plant tomatoes next year armed with more knowledge thanks to you. Power on!
I've discovered your channel a bit late for this years growing season, but am sure armed with a vast amount more knowledge than before. Rest of the year, and for sure Next years season will be much more fruitful, thank you,
I plant my toms and peppers in #10 black nursery pots. Last year in August I topped them at 60 inches tall so the greener fruits could ripen more before first frost.
Thank you again for such basic info which helps me understand what I’ve been doing wrong for years. I planted so many plants last year to get hardly any fruit. So disappointed. Not enough depth of soil and did not plant them deep enough. Will try again this year.
I use your planting methods for more root growth in my garden. I will point out to anyone who is not having much luck with planning tomatoes. Chances are that if you live in an area where the temps at night go below 55 degrees then 80 percent of the blossoms will fall off, giving you a 10 percent yield. This is most disturbing as I found this out living in the Pacific Northwest. I live in the Seattle area, and if you do not have a greenhouse for tomatoes, you will not have a good harvest period. Unless we have an unusually long and hotter than normal summer, which usually brings the night time temps up, you will realize that without a green house, it is most frustrating to grow tomatoes. My advice for those who have these kinds of temps and love tomatoes. Plant them against the south side of any building, your home or shed, Then place some kind of plastic covering over the plants to keep them warm at night. You will be amazed home much bringing the night temps can do for production. For growing tomatoes it is all about the blossoms and they do not tolerate constant cooler than 55 degrees, mostly occurs at night. Best of luck and thanks for the tips!
When planting I dig the hole pull all the branches leaving the top leaves place plant in the hole fill with water let it drain the cover and mulch.i use pine straw and leaves which is free to me.
What, you not using 20 0 0 fertilizer like one tuber recommended! Mostly there is nothing new about tomatoes except most people do too much and get too littler for their efforts.
Interesting. I'm going to try this method with my tomatoes this year. I grow indeterminate verities using the single stem method, and can get them around 6 to 8 ft tall. Maybe with this I can get them taller with even more fruit!
My dear Mr. Scott, I wanna learn how to grew my own tomato tree and harvest good tomatoes and alot from each tree. Do you have classes that teach that?
Respected gardener Scott how we can care Bitter gourd and why the fruit of the bitter gourd stop growing and wither please oblige me Thank you for your help
Hello. Bitter gourd plants require a lot of sun and very warm conditions, but if there is too much sun when the fruit grows it can cause the fruit to wither. After the plant grows and sets flowers, you can try to shade the plant during the hottest part of the day. Shade over the fruit might allow it to develop and not wither. Water well in the morning so that the plant and fruit will be strong when exposed to the sun. I hope this helps.
Hey Gardener Scott! I have 24 cherry indeterminate tomatoes (6 x 4 varieties) to be planted this long weekend and always come to your channel with questions on my mind. You answered two for me today. Laying the plant down which for me is great as they are going into a long front bed that has a 12"' organic layer of manure and compost over a clay substrate. That way I hope to get away with a shallower hole. The next answer was that I did not need to bury one end of the string before planting the pot. It's OK to tie them off to strings coming down from your trellises (a video I saw where you put Jane Fonda to shame...I'd like to see her bend a few of those cattle panels ;-)). Thank you for all of these time capsule words of gardening wisdom that UA-cam allows us to plumb the depths of for Just In Time (JIT) education. It is ANZAC day weekend here which is as significant as Memorial day is for you guys. Stay safe and test negative!
Hi, I really enjoy your videos, thank you! I only have one bed in my garden where I can grow tomatoes, what would be your advice if I can’t alternate plants that I grow there. Many thanks!
I'm trying to conserve space this year because I have only two beds. I am considering using old larger pots (free!) For some plants like tomatoes and squash, until some time in the first when I can have more room for a bed with more tomato plants. My thought is to set the container on the ground and shots up the outside with shredded wood chips. Should I cut large holes on the bottom so the soil on the pots can benefit from helpful microbes and insects?
sideways planting is for early season planting as the top layer of soil is the warmest...if you are planting later in the season just plant it straight and bury 2/3s of the stem
Great information as usual Scott. Question - it looks like you've applied the mulch right up against the plant stem. Is that not a problem with tomatoes? Thanks.
Great video! Quick question, what is your suggestion for blossom end rot? Every year, I think I have prepared but I end up with it anyway. Please advise
Great video. When you lay your tomatoes down in the hole and the leaves are touching the ground, don't you worry about Blight? All of my tomatoes are indeterminate except one. I do everything I can to keep the leaves off the ground including a healthy layer of wood chips. I prune every week and am happy with my fruit output. Are you tomatoes determinate?
Thanks, Tom. I have another video where I show pruning off the lower branches to reduce risk of soil-borne problems like blight. Most of the tomatoes I grow are indeterminate.
@@GardenerScott Thank you. Okay, good, I will do that. :) Just checking because I saw that you didn't plant anything with yours and I though there might be a good reason not to.
Quick question. I transplant tomatoes all the time. However, I am about to change my beds up and want to know if I can dig up an established tomato plant (about 1 foot tall) and move it? I have two that are in my way of progress 😂.
Very good video! This year Ive been experimenting with a 12watt corn light indoors in a desktop lamp and self wicking methods/ 2litre pop bottle method that I thought of myself 😝, results so far are mint. The 2 litre pop bottle method I thought of, consists of drilling holes about 3" up bottle for drainage, the top of bottle off. Cut off the bottom of a smaller bottle, drill some holes, wrap in weed matting and put in bottle, get a Macy's coffee top and wrap that in weed matting and force into bottle to try and stop t he soil getting threw. The idea is to get about half inch of air between the coffee lid and the drainage holes. This creates a pocket of water your plant can use when needed and air to roots so it doesn't drown. The next part is as the tomato plant grows you can just trim the leaves add another 2litre bottle on top and add more compost, use gaffa to tape bottles together. When mine ready to go out next week I will hang them on there side at slight angle 👌. I also swear by that water containing gel, have had really good results with that, trick is to not water so often and let the roots search for water 👌👍
I use straw in many of these beds because I often rotate my plantings. It's easier to grow carrots, beets, lettuce, and similar vegetables in straw so that is my primary mulch. In other areas with fruit bushes, asparagus, rhubarb, and other perennial plants I'll use wood chips.
I read that the straw mulch should not be in contact with the plant because it can cause fungus (IIRC) problems (due to the straw retaining moisture and keeping a wet environment around the stem). Is that not really a problem/concern? Thanks!
Also, straw is now $11 a bale here! (Minnesota). Shredded wood is the best selection. Lasts longest, no exposure to Round-up, economical, stays put in the rain, and no barn-yard appearance. I prefer cypress mulch which decays slowly and doesn’t affect the PH. Avoid pine chips.
I have raised beds. Was thinking about connecting two beds which are about 4 feet apart with an arch anchored just outside the 2 boxes. Anyone see any problem with planting cherry tomatoes in the beds on the outside of the arch and training the vines on the outside? This would preserve the natural walkway between the two beds
Good idea. I have a video that shows how I constructed my arch and am planning a similar approach to vining plants. The tomatoes will try to grow vertically so anchoring them to the curve can be a bit challenging.
Question I have an 8 year old peach tree, I live in Western North Carolina. Every year the tree bloomed really pretty but peaches are rotten, please, what do I need to do?
If the peaches are rotten when you harvest, try harvesting sooner. If they're rotting before you can harvest it may be a disease or insect problem. Check with your local Cooperative Extension and they can probably tell you what diseases and pests are in your area and how to treat them.
Gardener Scott Thank you for the advice, I just found your channel and you are very detailed. I have started tomatoes as well and watching all your vids on them, thanks again, Bo
I get it at Big 'R' ranch supply store. Straw should be mostly stalks, but occasionally there is some seed in it. The mulch reduces seed germination and when a few pop up they are very easy to pull out.
Gardener Scott, Thank you so much for all your videos! How do you protect from cutworms? I have wrapped the stems at the soil level with a strip of newspaper. Maybe I don't need to be doing that?
Hi, Terri. Luckily I don't have a big cutworm problem. Dry soil around the garden beds helps deter them and I have a lot of dry soil. I also dig up my soil in spring as I prepare for planting and if I encounter any larvae I remove them. If you have cutworms and you use a collar, it's better if it extends an inch or two in the soil. Toilet paper tubes work great.
The problem I have with hay is that it typically has many seeds, while straw doesn't. I used hay one year and had more weeds (hay seedlings) than ever before.
I use grass clippings in all my gardens because it is the only mulch I have that is free & I know it does not contain herbicides (because I only use my own grass). In fact, my lawn is very weedy - it's at least 50% weeds. I don't worry about weed seeds as I mow my lawn WAY before any of the weeds are able to grow viable seeds. One thing I would caution against is using grass clippings from a bermuda grass lawn. Bermuda grass is a VERY invasive rhizome plant and if you get parts of stems in your clippings those stem peices could root after placed in your garden. You will then, over a few seasons, have a bermuda grass rhizome network in your garden that is impossible to eradicate without herbicides that will also kill your soil and make your garden toxic. The only way to get rid of it safely is to remove and get rid of all that soil making sure you get ALL the rhizomes and replace it with new soil. I know that bermuda grass is popular in certain states of the USA, but it really is an invasive plant that should be avoided by all gardeners.
I always feel like I’m watching a PBS special with your videos. I appreciate how professional you are.
Thanks very much, John.
Has a Bob Ross voice and explains well what he's doing as he's doing it.
Hahahaha! I was just thinking the same thing!
I do too John! 👍🏽
The Plants By Scott station.
I'm binge watching Gardener Scott... I've watched other channels... but this presenter just presents the info of his years of experience in a way that's easily digestible... Thanks for all your hard work...
I’ve been binge watching his videos too! Lol. So good…🥰
I agree! He is awesome!
You are like Mr.Attenborough of gardening. Very clear and proper pace of explaining thoroughly all information. You could have audio tapes in the Smithsonian museum for future generations to learn.
I learn so many things from you in a short time period (couple of days). Thank you for all these useful information.
I just leveled up watching this video. Thanks for the tomato tips.
Wonderful laid back, relaxing style of presentation. My favourite so far.
This is the most informative video I’ve seen on tomatoes. This is the way I’ll be doing this season. 👍
Thank you for the tomato planting guide.
You are a true master of tomatoes! Well done sir!
Thank you kindly
This is the Bob Ross of gardening. Lol, very simple intro. "Hi, I'm Gardener Scott."
Thanks a lot. I will plant more tomatoes. I will use and add that technique! Keep safe!
Dear Gardner Scott, I can't begin to tell you how informative your videos are...thank you for all your presentations...
Thank you very much.very good tips.i will apply this season.
I wish I came across your channel earlier this year! Anyways, I look forward to plant tomatoes next year armed with more knowledge thanks to you. Power on!
More roots means a bigger plant. I use to plant my tomatoes and my fruits any how. Thanks for this free info.
I really appreciate this video, it will help me this spring when I try again to grow tomatoes
I've discovered your channel a bit late for this years growing season, but am sure armed with a vast amount more knowledge than before. Rest of the year, and for sure Next years season will be much more fruitful, thank you,
I plant my toms and peppers in #10 black nursery pots. Last year in August I topped them at 60 inches tall so the greener fruits could ripen more before first frost.
If Mr. Rogers was a gardener...😊
Thank you again for such basic info which helps me understand what I’ve been doing wrong for years. I planted so many plants last year to get hardly any fruit. So disappointed. Not enough depth of soil and did not plant them deep enough. Will try again this year.
Your in-depth practical knowledge is easy to implement. Thank you so much.🇨🇦
I can’t wait to see the harvest video!
We have found using a bulb cutter. To plant our vegetables into the garden works great.
This is great I have such bad luck with buying tomato plants and getting the to grow well. I’m going to try this today!
Thanks, Brian. Enjoy it.
Scott, I replant the suckers and get more tomatoes plants.
have you done that?
Glenda
Definitely. It's a great way to get more plants without using seeds.
I liked your tip about bury the stem. I've already seen some lumps in the stem close to the soil, they must be potential roots.
You're a great teacher. Thank you!
Thank you Scott for this information I'll use it this spring.
Relaxing to watch and very informative. Beautiful job
Can’t wait to try this method Mr.Scott. 🙏🏽
I love the smell of a tomatoe patch
Nice educative video am a new member here...have enjoyed it.. post a video on the right size, spacing, time to water the tomatoes
Thank you for this one. It helps me a lot for planting Tomatoes. Best wishes.......
Thank you. I'm glad it was helpful.
You're full of great tip!
thanks very much sir. I was missing some thing
I just found your channel and I have learned so much!Thank you
I'm so glad! Thanks.
Awesome, I've never seen this before. Thank you
Nice! I just planted the sloping trench method and some upside down hangers. Great vid😀👍
Thanks!
Well Explained👍👍
I use your planting methods for more root growth in my garden. I will point out to anyone who is not having much luck with planning tomatoes. Chances are that if you live in an area where the temps at night go below 55 degrees then 80 percent of the blossoms will fall off, giving you a 10 percent yield. This is most disturbing as I found this out living in the Pacific Northwest. I live in the Seattle area, and if you do not have a greenhouse for tomatoes, you will not have a good harvest period. Unless we have an unusually long and hotter than normal summer, which usually brings the night time temps up, you will realize that without a green house, it is most frustrating to grow tomatoes. My advice for those who have these kinds of temps and love tomatoes. Plant them against the south side of any building, your home or shed, Then place some kind of plastic covering over the plants to keep them warm at night. You will be amazed home much bringing the night temps can do for production. For growing tomatoes it is all about the blossoms and they do not tolerate constant cooler than 55 degrees, mostly occurs at night. Best of luck and thanks for the tips!
Thanks for that info! Did not know about the loss of flowers , I live at 5600 ft in central AZ and we have cool temps at night! Hoop house needed!
When planting I dig the hole pull all the branches leaving the top leaves place plant in the hole fill with water let it drain the cover and mulch.i use pine straw and leaves which is free to me.
What, you not using 20 0 0 fertilizer like one tuber recommended! Mostly there is nothing new about tomatoes except most people do too much and get too littler for their efforts.
Thank you for a most informative video.
Your soil looks great.
Thanks. It took years of amending to get there.
Great video, thank you
THis is the first time I have ever seen them planted on their side like that.
I didn't know that! Thanks for the video. Very educational.
You're very welcome.
Very informative, thank you! I just planted tomatoes too shallow; do you have tips for how to replant without damaging?
You probably don't need to dig them up if you're growing well. If you do, try to dig up the entire root ball when replanting.
Interesting. I'm going to try this method with my tomatoes this year. I grow indeterminate verities using the single stem method, and can get them around 6 to 8 ft tall. Maybe with this I can get them taller with even more fruit!
I've grown them as high as 12 feet.
My dear Mr. Scott, I wanna learn how to grew my own tomato tree and harvest good tomatoes and alot from each tree. Do you have classes that teach that?
I have other videos that discuss trellising tomatoes and pruning tomatoes. That should help you.
@@GardenerScott thank u so much mr.scott
Very interesting
MORE ROOTS, MORE FRUITS. I AGREE!👍👍🌱🌱🍅🍅
Respected gardener Scott how we can care Bitter gourd and why the fruit of the bitter gourd stop growing and wither please oblige me
Thank you for your help
Hello. Bitter gourd plants require a lot of sun and very warm conditions, but if there is too much sun when the fruit grows it can cause the fruit to wither. After the plant grows and sets flowers, you can try to shade the plant during the hottest part of the day. Shade over the fruit might allow it to develop and not wither. Water well in the morning so that the plant and fruit will be strong when exposed to the sun. I hope this helps.
Hey Gardener Scott! I have 24 cherry indeterminate tomatoes (6 x 4 varieties) to be planted this long weekend and always come to your channel with questions on my mind. You answered two for me today. Laying the plant down which for me is great as they are going into a long front bed that has a 12"' organic layer of manure and compost over a clay substrate. That way I hope to get away with a shallower hole. The next answer was that I did not need to bury one end of the string before planting the pot. It's OK to tie them off to strings coming down from your trellises (a video I saw where you put Jane Fonda to shame...I'd like to see her bend a few of those cattle panels ;-)). Thank you for all of these time capsule words of gardening wisdom that UA-cam allows us to plumb the depths of for Just In Time (JIT) education. It is ANZAC day weekend here which is as significant as Memorial day is for you guys. Stay safe and test negative!
This is a great video! I just got aquatinted with your channel. Can you tell me about the garden sprayer you use to water?
Thanks! It's a watering wand. You can find it here: amzn.to/39KoplL
Wonderful video. Question: How many inches apart do we need to plant cherry tomatoes?
When I plant tomatoes to grow up a trellis I place them 18-24 inches apart.
Planting the plants in bending position will it always remain like this or lettere on it will regain the normal position I mean straight?
Thanks a lot
I prefer to use a post hole digger
Hi, I really enjoy your videos, thank you! I only have one bed in my garden where I can grow tomatoes, what would be your advice if I can’t alternate plants that I grow there. Many thanks!
Add organic matter each season and fertilize if the soil needs it.
Awesome.
thank you
Would you recommend adding any plant food in the hole or fertilizer!
If your soil is healthy you probably don't need it. If soil is deficient in nutrients fertilizer may help.
Hi I would like to ask when you transplant tomato seedlings what are the sizes of the subsequent pots used after germination please.
I usually go from starter cells to 3" to 5" to gallon pots.
I enjoy your videos and this one is very good, you must have the perfect soil I have to use a bunch of additives .
After years of amending, the soil in this bed was pretty good.
Where do you get the trellis yo u use for the tomatoes?
I make most of my trellises. The large hoop covering in this video came with the house.
That’s crazy a eso me!!
Do you use seed starting soil for any or all of the transplants? Do you switch to potting soil? If so, when?
I use seed starter mix for most of my seeds and move to potting soil when true leaves are in place. I have a number of videos showing that.
@@GardenerScott thank you!
I'm trying to conserve space this year because I have only two beds. I am considering using old larger pots (free!) For some plants like tomatoes and squash, until some time in the first when I can have more room for a bed with more tomato plants. My thought is to set the container on the ground and shots up the outside with shredded wood chips. Should I cut large holes on the bottom so the soil on the pots can benefit from helpful microbes and insects?
I've done that before by enlarging the holes, or cutting off the bottom, and then burying the pot a few inches in the soil.
@@GardenerScott Great! I'll give it a go.
So what do you do for infestations like squash bugs or vine borers
I work to prevent infestations by disrupting their life cycles so eggs and larvae are less likely to be a problem.
Is it the same process for container tomatoes? What about soil mix?
The basic process is the same. Fertilizer may be necessary when using soil mixes in containers.
sideways planting is for early season planting as the top layer of soil is the warmest...if you are planting later in the season just plant it straight and bury 2/3s of the stem
do you add feritlizer inside the hole , so that the plant gets a good start ?
No, I focus on developing good soil. Good, healthy soil gives plants the best start.
Great information as usual Scott. Question - it looks like you've applied the mulch right up against the plant stem. Is that not a problem with tomatoes? Thanks.
It's not a problem for those of us with dry climates. In wet regions, roots might develop where wet mulch touches the stem.
@@GardenerScott Thank you Scott
Great video! Quick question, what is your suggestion for blossom end rot? Every year, I think I have prepared but I end up with it anyway. Please advise
The main cause of blossom end rot is inconsistent watering. Avoid too wet, then too dry, then too wet.... Try to maintain consistent soil moisture.
Gardener Scott ty!
Great video. When you lay your tomatoes down in the hole and the leaves are touching the ground, don't you worry about Blight? All of my tomatoes are indeterminate except one. I do everything I can to keep the leaves off the ground including a healthy layer of wood chips. I prune every week and am happy with my fruit output. Are you tomatoes determinate?
Thanks, Tom. I have another video where I show pruning off the lower branches to reduce risk of soil-borne problems like blight. Most of the tomatoes I grow are indeterminate.
Thanks for your info.
What kind of watering wand are you using?
It's this Dramm: amzn.to/2ZD0gu4
Thanks for this video, how do you plant the pepper plants please ??
Pepper plants should not be buried deep like tomatoes. Just put them in a hole as deep as the pot they came from.
@@GardenerScott - Thanks, have a great day
Since tomatoes are heavy feeders, can I plant lettuce below them and herbs and carrots in the same raised bed and still have good success
Yes, the light feeders you mention can work well with tomatoes.
@@GardenerScott Thank you. Okay, good, I will do that. :) Just checking because I saw that you didn't plant anything with yours and I though there might be a good reason not to.
Quick question. I transplant tomatoes all the time. However, I am about to change my beds up and want to know if I can dig up an established tomato plant (about 1 foot tall) and move it? I have two that are in my way of progress 😂.
You can. Try to get as many of the roots as you can.
@@GardenerScott awesome, thanks
I plants my tomatoes DEEP! Balls deep!
Very good video! This year Ive been experimenting with a 12watt corn light indoors in a desktop lamp and self wicking methods/ 2litre pop bottle method that I thought of myself 😝, results so far are mint.
The 2 litre pop bottle method I thought of, consists of drilling holes about 3" up bottle for drainage, the top of bottle off. Cut off the bottom of a smaller bottle, drill some holes, wrap in weed matting and put in bottle, get a Macy's coffee top and wrap that in weed matting and force into bottle to try and stop t he soil getting threw.
The idea is to get about half inch of air between the coffee lid and the drainage holes. This creates a pocket of water your plant can use when needed and air to roots so it doesn't drown.
The next part is as the tomato plant grows you can just trim the leaves add another 2litre bottle on top and add more compost, use gaffa to tape bottles together. When mine ready to go out next week I will hang them on there side at slight angle 👌.
I also swear by that water containing gel, have had really good results with that, trick is to not water so often and let the roots search for water 👌👍
That's a creative way to water. Nice!
@@GardenerScott Thanks it works extremely well :). I have thought of a adaptation to your style :)
Why didn't you use wood chips instead of straw? How wide are your beds? I made mine 3ft.
I use straw in many of these beds because I often rotate my plantings. It's easier to grow carrots, beets, lettuce, and similar vegetables in straw so that is my primary mulch. In other areas with fruit bushes, asparagus, rhubarb, and other perennial plants I'll use wood chips.
Awesome info, thank you!
Glad it was helpful!
I read that the straw mulch should not be in contact with the plant because it can cause fungus (IIRC) problems (due to the straw retaining moisture and keeping a wet environment around the stem). Is that not really a problem/concern? Thanks!
It's not a problem in my dry region, but could be in very wet environments.
Do you have any videos of how you tie the tomato plant to the twine?..... Thanks in advance
Yes I do. Look for my video on how to trellis tomatoes.
It's getting hard to get straw that hasn't been sprayed by Glyphosate. I use wood chips.
That should be a question if the source of the straw is a concern. I haven't seen it to be a problem in my area. I like wood chips too.
Also, straw is now $11 a bale here! (Minnesota). Shredded wood is the best selection. Lasts longest, no exposure to Round-up, economical, stays put in the rain, and no barn-yard appearance. I prefer cypress mulch which decays slowly and doesn’t affect the PH. Avoid pine chips.
How soon after the last frost date do you plant your tomatoes? How warm?
I wait about two weeks until the night temperatures are regularly above 50F.
Great video you must like eating tomatoes
I have raised beds. Was thinking about connecting two beds which are about 4 feet apart with an arch anchored just outside the 2 boxes. Anyone see any problem with planting cherry tomatoes in the beds on the outside of the arch and training the vines on the outside? This would preserve the natural walkway between the two beds
Good idea. I have a video that shows how I constructed my arch and am planning a similar approach to vining plants. The tomatoes will try to grow vertically so anchoring them to the curve can be a bit challenging.
Thank you for your video, it was great!!! Do you need to use Rock Phosphate on Tomato Plants? Does it make an difference?
It may not be necessary if you're planting in amended, native soil that has adequate phosphorus in it. For phosphorus deficiencies it can help.
Thank you
Thank You
Would fertilizer be helpful in the hole first or after planting and put on top of the soil?
If soil is deficient in nutrients, adding fertilizer at planting can help. It isn't as effective when placed on top.
Question I have an 8 year old peach tree, I live in Western North Carolina. Every year the tree bloomed really pretty but peaches are rotten, please, what do I need to do?
If the peaches are rotten when you harvest, try harvesting sooner. If they're rotting before you can harvest it may be a disease or insect problem. Check with your local Cooperative Extension and they can probably tell you what diseases and pests are in your area and how to treat them.
Gardener Scott Thank you for the advice, I just found your channel and you are very detailed. I have started tomatoes as well and watching all your vids on them, thanks again, Bo
Was this video done on your most recent property.
This was done at the garden I had before the one I have now.
Hi Scott. I planted my tomatoes about week ago. I noticed there’s a few closed buds that are forming (not flowered yet). Should I remove those buds?
While I remove them at transplanting, once the plants are in the ground and growing and rarely remove the buds.
Should I use the same method for tomatillo?
It is similar. You can bury the stem and expect roots to develop along it.
What variety of tomatoes do you find the be the best yield and easiest for your zone 5? Same as me here in south east idaho
Cherry tomatoes always do best. Sungold, Sweet 100, and Gold Nugget have done best in my garden this year.
Gardener Scott what about a big meat tomato? Cherry tomatoes are good here too
I have trouble growing big tomatoes because my season is short and they take longer to grow. If you have a longer season they may work for you.
Straw mulch? Where do you get yours? Are you concerned about weed seeds?
I get it at Big 'R' ranch supply store. Straw should be mostly stalks, but occasionally there is some seed in it. The mulch reduces seed germination and when a few pop up they are very easy to pull out.
Gardener Scott as always, thanks for your reply.
@@GardenerScott Thanks so much.
How do you attach the tomato plants to the trellis ??
I use plastic tomato clips or wrap the stem around the twine.
We use old small strips of material and tie them to a wooden stick or use tomato cages.
Gardener Scott, Thank you so much for all your videos! How do you protect from cutworms? I have wrapped the stems at the soil level with a strip of newspaper. Maybe I don't need to be doing that?
Hi, Terri. Luckily I don't have a big cutworm problem. Dry soil around the garden beds helps deter them and I have a lot of dry soil. I also dig up my soil in spring as I prepare for planting and if I encounter any larvae I remove them. If you have cutworms and you use a collar, it's better if it extends an inch or two in the soil. Toilet paper tubes work great.
@@GardenerScott thank you. Foes the collar need to be tight against the stem?
No. It should be big enough to allow the stem to grow.
What about using grass hay as a mulch? Seems to break down faster than straw.
The problem I have with hay is that it typically has many seeds, while straw doesn't. I used hay one year and had more weeds (hay seedlings) than ever before.
I use grass clippings in all my gardens because it is the only mulch I have that is free & I know it does not contain herbicides (because I only use my own grass). In fact, my lawn is very weedy - it's at least 50% weeds. I don't worry about weed seeds as I mow my lawn WAY before any of the weeds are able to grow viable seeds. One thing I would caution against is using grass clippings from a bermuda grass lawn. Bermuda grass is a VERY invasive rhizome plant and if you get parts of stems in your clippings those stem peices could root after placed in your garden. You will then, over a few seasons, have a bermuda grass rhizome network in your garden that is impossible to eradicate without herbicides that will also kill your soil and make your garden toxic. The only way to get rid of it safely is to remove and get rid of all that soil making sure you get ALL the rhizomes and replace it with new soil. I know that bermuda grass is popular in certain states of the USA, but it really is an invasive plant that should be avoided by all gardeners.