Maximize Your Tomato Yield This April with a Simple Gardening Trick
Tomatoes will grow more in garden soil if you plant 1 item this April
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To boost your tomato harvest this April, consider planting side shoots from existing plants. A gardening expert suggests that these suckers can be potted to create new tomato plants, saving money on store-bought produce and increasing your crop yield.
- 01Planting side shoots, or suckers, from existing tomato plants can lead to new plants.
- 02This method helps redirect energy to fruit production on the main stem.
- 03Using a 9-10cm pot with multi-purpose compost is recommended for planting suckers.
- 04Tomato slices can also be planted to grow new seedlings.
- 05Seedlings will appear within 1-2 weeks if kept in a warm, sunny spot.
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With tomato prices soaring, gardeners can save money by growing their own plants using a simple technique. A popular gardening content creator, Sally, shares that by taking side shoots, or suckers, from existing tomato plants, you can create new plants. These suckers grow in the spaces between the main stem and branches, and instead of discarding them, they can be potted in a 9-10cm container filled with multi-purpose compost. This practice not only increases your tomato yield but also allows the main plant to focus its energy on producing fruit. Additionally, you can grow new tomato plants from slices of ripe tomatoes by placing them on compost and covering them with soil. Seedlings should appear within 1-2 weeks, and once they have developed two sets of leaves, they can be transplanted into larger pots. This method is a cost-effective way to enjoy homegrown tomatoes.
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This gardening technique allows individuals to grow their own tomatoes, potentially reducing grocery costs and ensuring access to fresh produce.
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