Growing Tomatoes in a Home Garden

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Light and temperature

Tomatoes fruit best with 6 to 8 hours of direct sun. Night temperatures below about 10 °C slow fruit set, and prolonged heat above roughly 32 °C can reduce pollination.

Spacing

In-ground spacing is commonly 45 to 60 cm between plants, with 90 to 120 cm between rows. Container and determinate varieties differ; confirm against the seed packet and your local extension guide.

Support and watering

• Install stakes, cages or a trellis at planting time to avoid root disturbance later.
• Water deeply and evenly; irregular watering contributes to fruit cracking and blossom-end rot.
• Mulch to buffer soil moisture and keep leaves off bare soil.

Verification status

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