These tomatoes usually weigh half a pound each or more and measure four inches across.
These tomatoes need staking or cages to keep them upright from the fruit weight.
Note that all parts of the tomato plant except for the fruit can be toxic to people and pets.
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Start seeds indoors about five to seven weeks before the last frost.
Harden or gradually acclimate the plant to outdoor life before bringing it outside.
Onlyplant outdoorsonce nighttime temperatures remain above 55 degrees.
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They can also be grown easily in containers.
Spacing, Depth, and Support
When transplanting the seedling, bury about two-thirds of the stem.
Tiny roots will develop and strengthen the plant all along the stem.
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Lightly tamp down the added potting mixture.
Keep the top three sets of leaves above ground.
Celebrity tomatoes require ample space andsturdy support, such as a stakeortomato cageto keep these weighty plants upright.
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Celebrity Tomato Care
Soil
Tomatoes like rich, well-drained soil.
Celebrity tomatoes do best in slightly acidic soil.
You may also want to considercompanion plantingsthat work well with tomatoes.
Rain is good, too.
Tomatoes like plenty of water, but they do not like wet feet.
If your tomato plants are pot-grown, they must be watered more often.
Good drainage is essential to prevent root rot.
Too much humidity may increase susceptibility to mold or mildew.
Good air circulation will help prevent many disease problems plaguing your plants.
Work the required amount of fertilizer into the soil around each seedling when planting.
Keep the fertilizer at least three inches away from the stem when adding more.
Water well after applying fertilizer.
Pollination
Tomatoes are self-pollinating.
Celebrity vs.
Better Boy tomatoes are often compared to Celebrity tomatoes because home growers favor both for their reliable crop.
Celebrity and Better Boy are high-yielding plants that are disease- and nematode-resistant and split-resistant.
Better Boys tend to have a stronger, more rich tomato taste.
Remove the tomatoes with a twist or use sterilized pruners to cut them off the vine.
Keep a little of the stem intact, which helps keep the tomato fresh longer.
Store tomatoes at room temperature for two to three days, away from direct sunlight.
It will continue to ripen off the vine.
How to Grow Celebrity Tomatoes in Pots
Most tomatoes grow easily in containers.
Themost important tip for growing tomatoesin pots is to see to it the pots are big enough.
Water in the transplant thoroughly.
Pruning
Do not prune celebrity tomato plants.
You could reduce fruit yield by reducing its growth.
The only time to prune away leaves is when transplanting into a permanent garden site.
Remove the bottom sets of leaves and mound soil up the stem to encourage stronger rooting.
Growing Celebrity Tomatoes from Seed
With the right setup, growing tomatoes from seed is fairly straightforward.
Use a seed starting mix and follow the instructions on the seed packet or these general instructions.
You must harden off your tomato seedlings before planting them in the garden.
Unlike heirlooms, celebrity tomatoes do not have the strongest tomato flavor.
They are great as sliced tomatoes in sandwiches, salads, or sauces.
Celebrity tomatoes are uniquethey are considered semi-determinate.
Like determinate species, they stop growing up to a point (three to four feet tall).
Never prune celebrity tomato plants.
Since this plant has a set height and growth, pruning its leaves and branches can affect fruit yield.
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