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December 14, 2022

How to grow better tomatoes in hot weather

Hot weather is the enemy of tomatoes. I live in Southern California and hot temps, especially inland, begin to ramp up as…

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Mulch surrounds base of tomato plants

Mulch tomatos with straw during hot weather

What is mulching? In your regular backyard soil/raised beds, mulching is adding a three, four or even five inches deep of a…

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December 13, 2022

Homegrown tomatoes: How to prevent pests and diseases

Grow healthy tomato plants! That is most important way to control pests and diseases. Just like humans, the weak, frail and stressed…

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