How to grow tomatoes
Practical guides for the whole season — from transplanting seedlings to pruning and frost protection. Looking for what to expect in a specific month? See the calendar.

Planting, transplanting and supports
When and how to transplant seedlings, how to select the healthiest plants, what planting depth and what supports to choose.
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Watering and mulching
When and how much to water tomatoes, which watering systems are best, and how mulch helps retain moisture.
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Fertilization
What nutrients tomatoes need at different growth stages, what N-P-K means, and which organic fertilizers are suitable.
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Bush Formation and Pruning
Determinate and indeterminate tomatoes, pinching suckers and leaves, and topping at the end of the season.
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Protection from Frost
Heat accumulators, multi-layer covers, compost heat, agro-textile, and heaters – how to protect tomatoes from cold snaps.
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