Tomatoes, in particular, seem to inspire a long list of questions.To prune or not to prune?
We turned to two of our favorite gardening experts who happen to know a ton about tomatoes.
Heres what they said they wish they knew back when they first started.
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The same goes for proper pruning shears and techniques based on your plant.
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These can prevent them from setting fruit, she says.
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The deeper you plant your tomato, the stronger the root system will be," Letier says.
“The stronger the root system the better the harvest.
Some Tomato Plants Never Bear Fruit
No, you didnt just get a bad plant.
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Sometimes, tomatoes dont bear fruitand Arora let us know some of the most common causes.
With this in mind, know that your tomato plants location is particularly important.
But Arora says thats not necessarily a must.
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Mills agrees, noting a grow light may also be beneficial indoors.
Suspend a grow light about 4-6 inches above your young plants, moving it up as they grow.
Indoor tomatoes will need 18-22 hours of supplemental light per day while growing.
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But once their fruits begin to ripen, they wont need as much light.
Its important to keep your plant hydrated consistently but never overwatered.
If you fear your soil is bad, dont despair.
Mills gave us a tipif you have poor soil, adding compost when planting will help.
