There is no such thing as a dumb question. So when it comes to tomatoes, we get a lot of questions that people fear are “dumb” but in fact aren’t at all! Like the difference between indeterminate and determinate tomatoes, how far to space tomatoes, using baking soda and epsom salt on tomatoes to sweeten them, how to ripen them faster, and more!
VIDEO: Answering 5 Popular NOT Dumb Questions About Growing Tomatoes
There is no such thing as a dumb question. So when it comes to tomatoes, we get a lot of questions that people fear are “dumb” but in fact aren’t at all! Like the difference between indeterminate and determinate tomatoes, how far to space tomatoes, using baking soda and epsom salt on tomatoes to sweeten them, how to ripen them faster, and more!
it's only May people get your victory gardens growing ;0
I get the "it's too late for so and so" feeling all the time. I have some seeds i thought it was too late to put in that i'll put in tomorrow. Thanks!
Excellent video. Lots of great answers to questions we all hear every year.
Are the crimson giant determinate tomatoes
Yes more not dumb question videos.
Are paste tomatoes bush variety and determinate? I have found that not all seed packets say whether they are determinate/indeterminate.
Dumb question or smart question, both are always welcome.
Can you address pruning tomatoes? They usually get away on me before I can but I’d like to hear more about why I should (or shouldn’t)
I’m back with you for the third year. Last year every crop was a record one and I’m in upstate NY. Our growing season is pretty short.
Thanks for everything
So I noticed that people may be put off by the condition of bedding plants for sale (once the big planting rush is over.) It may be too late for those tomatoes if they didn't get fed or watered and stayed in the shop too long and got all root bound.
Question: I've noticed that tomatoes started early in zone 9b, tend to grow very slowly when temps are in the 50 – 75F. Is it better to start early and let them grow slowly or start later? i've heard some people say, that starting later, gets them off to a better start and that they will surpass the ones started earlier. Is this true?
I have tomato plants in the ground with blossoms on them already, should I remove the blossoms?
The title of your video is misleading. My first thought was you were being obnoxious. Lol. I am very glad your weren't
Ya it’s like talking to you directly. Good style.
Last year i had bought a pallet of bricks for a patio/outside kitchen. Well Ida hit and the destruction has changed my plans. So I had a pallet of bricks and nothing to use them for. So i used them for mulch. I laid them out after the seeds sprouted. It was an act of desperation to keep the wildlife and community cats out of my garden. And to my surprise they worked awesome. The animals cant move them because if their weight. They hold moisture in the soil like crazy. They offer support at the base of the taller plants when we get heavy wind. And when the weather down here refuses to finally settle between spring and summer they keep the bed temps even and warm but not hot. And the best part is I only had to buy them once.
Great video Luke.
But I was kind of cringing at how wilted those tomato plants you were planting were. I would’ve soaked them for five or 10 minutes in a solution of water with a little bit of fertilizer or rooting stimulator to perk them up before planting.
I would definitely be all for more "not dumb questions" videos! Maybe one for squash next?
In my experience anything can be planted up to the cotyledon leaves. I did this with my peppers last year, and it grew extra roots above the original root ball.
Edit: I will add if the stem is already becoming woody this could end poorly, but haven't tested it.
Had a question today that I couldn’t find an answer on… how far apart should you space melons, cucumbers, and other vining plants that you are growing up a trellis? If I’m growing Sugar Baby watermelon is 8” too close? Could I go closer because they are going to go up a trellis and I really only need space at the bottom for the roots?
I live in Dallas. We’ve had some very strange weather. It went from cool to very hot very fast. We’re talking mid 90’s. My tomatoes were doing great until it got hot and then fruit wouldn’t set. Do you think this is because of the heat or could it be something else?
Gracias Lucas, Te Amo, U are tremendous Maestro. God Bless U and ur lucky esposa.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR VIDEOS. I am planting my first 'in ground' vege garden in 20 years and this video was very helpful. I planted 21 tomato plants and about 20 types of vege seeds. Hoping for a good harvest.
you plants lokk sick man…
My friend , we like ALL your vidéos, no matter the topic, we all learn . Thx for all the knowledge
When you are pro in your garden…u don't even intimidated by planting in the middle of striking sun.
No such thing as a dumb question? Can I fully Bury my tomato plant 10 feet deep and expect a harvest? lol kidding. I just wanted to ask a dumb question.
Have to comment on the idea that it's never too late to plant your tomatoes. I'm a Michigan native who lived on the Texas gulf coast for 17 years and could never wrap my head around the fact that you have to get your tomatoes planted in late February or March. Wait until May, and the weather would be too hot for the fruit to set. I had beautiful big plants with flowers all over but not a single tomato. It's the high nighttime temperatures that do it, not the daytime temps. In Michigan, or even in Nebraska where I now live, not so much of a problem. But yes, you can definitely miss the window in the south.