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SteveP · May 19, 2019

I have been a slow learner when it comes to growing tomatoes and have found myself trying something different the last 5 years. Mostly trying different varieties, growing all hybrids, growing all Heirlooms, using only organic fertilizers, only using manmade ferts, different pruning habits, blah blah blah. Being the Rocket Scientologist that I am, I was ignoring the soil.

I am now focused on improving the soil with compost, planting a winter cover and keep adding compost. Instead of focusing solely on taking care of the plants, I am going to focus on taking care of the soil and let the soil take more of the care of the plants.

I still flounder around a bit with my gardening, but I am having fun and enjoying more fresh tomatoes than I could ever eat.

May 19, 2019	#12
SteveP Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Joplin MO Posts: 1,398	I have been a slow learner when it comes to growing tomatoes and have found myself trying something different the last 5 years. Mostly trying different varieties, growing all hybrids, growing all Heirlooms, using only organic fertilizers, only using manmade ferts, different pruning habits, blah blah blah. Being the Rocket Scientologist that I am, I was ignoring the soil. I am now focused on improving the soil with compost, planting a winter cover and keep adding compost. Instead of focusing solely on taking care of the plants, I am going to focus on taking care of the soil and let the soil take more of the care of the plants. I still flounder around a bit with my gardening, but I am having fun and enjoying more fresh tomatoes than I could ever eat.