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Experienced gardeners always put these 2 things in the hole before planting tomatoes: That's why they resist blight and bear fruit until autumn

The time for planting tomatoes has begun, and experienced gardeners have their tricks, which we bring you in this text

Experienced gardeners always put these 2 things in the hole before planting tomatoes: That's why they resist blight and bear fruit until autumn

TL;DR

  • Tomatoes require special care for abundant, delicious fruit.
  • Experienced gardeners add compost to the planting hole to provide long-term root nutrition and improve soil health by increasing organic matter and water retention.
  • Mycorrhizal fungi form a symbiotic relationship with tomato roots, increasing their surface area significantly, which enhances water and nutrient absorption, improves drought and disease resistance, and reduces the need for mineral fertilizers.
  • Tomatoes can develop roots along any part of their stem, so planting them deeply or even sideways, with part of the stem buried, encourages a larger root system.
  • Removing leaves from the lower part of the stem and burying it, either laid sideways or straight down, promotes a stronger plant with increased yields and better resistance to drought and pests.