Tomatoes are likely one of the most commonly grown household crops, but in order to garner a bumper crop off a healthy plant you need to know the correct planting depth for tomatoes. Tomato plant depth is as important to the overall health of the plant as the correct soil, location, and proper irrigation. So, what precisely is the correct tomato plant depth? You do need to plant tomatoes deep to promote root growth, but how deep is too deep for tomato plants? Tomato Plant Basics Before you even contemplate how deep to plant your tomatoes, you need to decide how many and of what variety you want to grow. The average family will need about two to four plants per person for fresh fruit. If you want to process your tomatoes, increase the number of plants to five to ten plants per person. Decide what type of tomatoes you […]
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