Maintaining Your Tomato Plant for Fruit Production!
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Maintaining Your Tomato Plant for Fruit Production Below are some simple, practical steps to ensure a bountiful harvest: Essential Care for Tomato Plants Consistent Watering: Water deeply and infrequently rather than shallow and frequent watering. This encourages deep root growth. Avoid wetting the leaves as it can promote fungal diseases. Use drip irrigation or a watering can to target the base of the plant. Sunlight: Tomatoes love sunlight. Ensure your plants receive at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight daily. Fertilization: Feed your plants with a balanced fertilizer rich in phosphorus and potassium. These nutrients support fruit development. Follow the fertilizer instructions carefully to avoid over-fertilization. Pruning: Regularly remove suckers (small shoots growing from the leaf junctions). This promotes better air circulation and fruit development. Prune away any yellowing or diseased leaves. Support: As your plants grow, provide support with stakes or cages to pr...