Tips for Transplanting Tomatoes

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Mary's Heirloom Seeds Get the Dirt on Transplanting Tomatoes Don't Miss Out! In case you're just tuning in, we've been steadily adding to our 2014 Planting Guide. For your viewing pleasure we've made a special page with all of the growing info in one easy place. Check out Mary's 2014 Planting Guide Helpful Links  Using Diatomaceous Earth in the Garden BEANS and CORN Heirloom Fruits Heirloom TOMATOES HERB Seeds Wildflower Seeds Seed Pack Combos SUPPLIES Seed Starting Indoors Growing Beets Growing Radish Growing Tomatoes Join Our Mailing List Mary's Heirloom Seeds (954) 654-3501 We love to hear from our customers.  Especially when they say "ALL of the seeds germinated.  Now what?" This week, a customer asked me about transplanting tomatoes.  She said: The book just says 'Transplant tomatoes' but I don't understand when to do it. We have a few tips and tricks.  Enjoy! Transplanting Tomato Seedlings -Before transplanting, work in a bit of compost for added nutrients. -If you don't have compost or want to give your tomatoes an added boost, bury a handful of dead leaves and 1-2 banana peals several inches below the soil before you transplant. -Remove the lower leaves from the stem and bury your seedling several inches deeper than it's current container.  This will encourage the tomato plant to grow more roots and grow stronger. -Don't overcrowd tomato plants.  I know I get excited in the garden but tomato plants need plenty of fresh air to avoid disease. -Water the soil thoroughly after transplanting and consider a liquid feed to reduce shock. -Transplant time is a great time to plant companions around your tomatoes such as: Basil, Borage, Marigold and Naturtiums. These will deter bag bugs and attract good bugs! -Sprinkle the plant and surrounding dirt with Diatomaceous Earth.  Adding a new seedling into the garden is like offering a feast to those nasty tomato hornworms and other harmful pests. Using Diatomaceous Earth in the Garden Diatomaceous Earth kills aphids, white flies, beetles, loopers, mites, snails, slugs, leaf hoppers, and harmful pests. Use Diatomaceous Earth inside your home, greenhouse or outdoors on fruits, vegetables, flowers, grains and grass. Apply Food Grade Diatomaceous Earth up to and including day of harvest. Do you have any tips that I may have missed?  Please feel free to share!

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