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Are tomato plants perennial or annual crops?
The answer is: it depends.
In these chilly spots, gardeners typicallygrow tomatoesas annuals and purchase new plants every spring.
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Here are simple tips that you might use to maintain your favorite tomato plants for seasons to come.
Are Tomatoes Perennials?
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Tomatoesareperennial plants, but they dont grow perennially in all areas.
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What Is a Perennial?
Want more gardening tips?
What method you choose will depend on your goals and how much indoor space you have for tomatoes.
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Bare root tomatoes are the easiest to overwinter, but cuttings can also readily adapt to indoor life.
I find that cuttings adapt faster to indoor lifeand theyre small space-friendly.
How can I get my tomatoes to produce again in the fall?USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture
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