I always said when I retire I'll do gardening. Last few years I've been watching videos, I've experimented last year with coriander/cilantro, from seed in the kitchen sill, I used a used water bottle for humidity, it sort of grey but tiny midget leaves, I tasted a leaf, it was alright, used it once in my finished food. Snipped top layer & got maybe ten tiny leaves, that was it, didn't grow, still no idea at which stage I killed it. On April 1st was my bestie's birthday, since she keeps her garden tidy & sometimes grows tomatoes, I gifted her a personalised gardening set & got her organic tomato seeds, she quickly planted lots, gave some to her mother in law & kept some for her self & got me lots, I'm biting my nails, so far they're doing well in the kitchen window, they've grown double now. I'm really dreading the next step, actually planting them outside. In my mind is, this is the time I'm going to kill perfectly healthy leaves. I've got two feeds for them, I think its bonemeal and another liquid called baby bio plant feed, so I've come to watch my favourite Jeff videos to maximise their chance of survival
I’ve tried spacing large beefsteak tomatoes at 28” but several years ago I went with 36”. They need about 3 foot spacing to get enough airflow. My tomatoes have done extremely well for me. Always over 6’ tall. I’m blessed with great soil and I’m in the garden everyday to prune, tie them and keep a close eye on them.
This is the 1st time I have 7 tomato plants (2 in smart bags) growing in a small backyard. I managed to space them 18 inches apart. They seem very happy thus far. Jeff, the blueberry tomatoes are delicious. Wish there was a way I could send you some seeds.
Unless you are really space restricted,I plant my tomato’s 4 ft apart and the rows 5’ apart. My plants thrive and it’s much easier to weed and pick with more space. The plant yields are also higher!
Hi Jeff, we just got our Abe Lincoln and red centiflor tomato 🍅 plants. And sparkle strawberry 🍓 plants in. Have to plant them. We know nothing about varieties of any plants. 😆 LOL 😆 Have a great blessed weekend.
Good morning Jeff. Was wondering if you do farmers markets in the Sydney, North Sannich area. My nephew would love to support you as he lives in that area. Thanks. Bev
With the forecasted switch to El Nino, do you factor that change into how/what you'll be growing? My area in Socal is projected to be cooler than average, so Im delaying my summer cover crop of cowpeas in favor of growing more tomatoes.
I'm in the UK tomatoes are not great grown outside here, I'm in a very rainy area on the coast. I also grow my tomatoes in grow bags not the ground, in a greenhouse. I get really good yields every year. Deep soil isn't compulsory for tomatoes in my experience. I also don't trim off the side shoots either, unless they get to bushy. The only strict rule for me is liquid feed, airflow and not wetting the leaves. Thats it. Super simple plant to grow and deliciousness supreme.
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I always said when I retire I'll do gardening. Last few years I've been watching videos, I've experimented last year with coriander/cilantro, from seed in the kitchen sill, I used a used water bottle for humidity, it sort of grey but tiny midget leaves, I tasted a leaf, it was alright, used it once in my finished food. Snipped top layer & got maybe ten tiny leaves, that was it, didn't grow, still no idea at which stage I killed it. On April 1st was my bestie's birthday, since she keeps her garden tidy & sometimes grows tomatoes, I gifted her a personalised gardening set & got her organic tomato seeds, she quickly planted lots, gave some to her mother in law & kept some for her self & got me lots, I'm biting my nails, so far they're doing well in the kitchen window, they've grown double now. I'm really dreading the next step, actually planting them outside. In my mind is, this is the time I'm going to kill perfectly healthy leaves. I've got two feeds for them, I think its bonemeal and another liquid called baby bio plant feed, so I've come to watch my favourite Jeff videos to maximise their chance of survival
Keep up the good work!
Thanks! Definitely will do!
Thank you Jeff for all the information from seeding to Harvesting the tomatoes and other vegetables ❤❤❤😊
Thank you
Cheers!
Thank you for getting right to the point.
I’ve tried spacing large beefsteak tomatoes at 28” but several years ago I went with 36”. They need about 3 foot spacing to get enough airflow. My tomatoes have done extremely well for me. Always over 6’ tall. I’m blessed with great soil and I’m in the garden everyday to prune, tie them and keep a close eye on them.
I don't doubt it John. Some varieties are just huge....no tomato plant ever complained about TOO much space! :-)
If you keep them trimmed up, even single or double stemmed you can keep them closer and still have good airflow and not fight for sun
Another week...and I will be planting...!! ☺
Getting so close!!
This is the 1st time I have 7 tomato plants (2 in smart bags) growing in a small backyard. I managed to space them 18 inches apart. They seem very happy thus far. Jeff, the blueberry tomatoes are delicious. Wish there was a way I could send you some seeds.
Right on...I can't wait to see how your season goes!
Do blueberry tomatoes taste sweet or tart. I definitely need to find/buy these seeds. 😊
@@lashandrawest6333 if you pick them late, the perfect sweet taste. A bit early it has a combo of sweet & tart!!
Thanks man. Helped alot!
I was hoping for Spaced Out Tomatoes 🍅... Planted mine yesterday then we got 1/2 inch of rain 🌧️
Well, at least you don't have to water Justin! 🙂
Oh wow. I definitely have mine planted less then 12ft apart.
Guess I'm going to have to do some refiguring
Jeff, I tuned in 2 hrs. late, and 826 viewers behind. I gotta buy an alarm clock! But don’t wait on me. Keep ‘m comin’
Thanks so much Jim! Big tomato video on Sunday! Have a great weekend man.
I've been picking Yellow Pears like mad from my Greens Stalk Vert Tower👍.
Say, what are those pretty WHITE FLOWERS by ur tomatoes?
Right on Debbie!! Which white flowers do you mean? So many flowers everywhere, LOL!!
Unless you are really space restricted,I plant my tomato’s 4 ft apart and the rows 5’ apart. My plants thrive and it’s much easier to weed and pick with more space. The plant yields are also higher!
Hello Jeff, when can we plant tomatoes as day time weather can reach above 20 C and at night drop to 5-10 degres. I m in Zone 5. Thank you
Hi Thi...gotta have those nights stay above 10C for me to be comfortable with it.... :-)
@@TheRipeTomatoFarms Thank you Jeff. I'd better wait for next week then. Have a great weekend!
@@thim.nguyen1250 you too!
Hi Jeff, we just got our Abe Lincoln and red centiflor tomato 🍅 plants. And sparkle strawberry 🍓 plants in. Have to plant them. We know nothing about varieties of any plants. 😆 LOL 😆 Have a great blessed weekend.
You gotta be running out of room by now Melinda!!
@@TheRipeTomatoFarms YES SIR Jeff, he's going to pick up some more plastic containers. We have 10 acres but the ground is like concrete.
@@melindaroth5796 oh wow... So all container gardening and raised beds then?
@@TheRipeTomatoFarms just containers Jeff. Couldn't afford all that Lumber and labor at our age. LOL 😆
Good morning Jeff. Was wondering if you do farmers markets in the Sydney, North Sannich area. My nephew would love to support you as he lives in that area. Thanks. Bev
Thanks Bev! So nice! I used to do three of them... Every summer.... Not in the last few years though. Something I'd like to start again soon though!
As a local, I’d love to see you at the Saanich fairground market selling seedlings as well as mature veggies!
With the forecasted switch to El Nino, do you factor that change into how/what you'll be growing? My area in Socal is projected to be cooler than average, so Im delaying my summer cover crop of cowpeas in favor of growing more tomatoes.
I'm planning on planting tomatoes in cloth containers. How big of a container will I need?
What is your recommendation when planting in 30-gallon fabric containers? I did three last year, which was at least one too many.
Thank you!
Yeah, two at opposing ends should work out nice
@@TheRipeTomatoFarms My thoughts as well.
Appreciated!
Grow tomatoes and not leaves, you can keep them closer and get better tomatoes
I planted my tomato plants too close to my Bean and two out of five bean plants didn't do well
Are you using hay as your mulch?
Definitely not. Only straw. Hay is a nightmare.
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I'm in the UK tomatoes are not great grown outside here, I'm in a very rainy area on the coast. I also grow my tomatoes in grow bags not the ground, in a greenhouse. I get really good yields every year. Deep soil isn't compulsory for tomatoes in my experience. I also don't trim off the side shoots either, unless they get to bushy. The only strict rule for me is liquid feed, airflow and not wetting the leaves. Thats it. Super simple plant to grow and deliciousness supreme.