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My grapes

LET'S START

Transplant seedlings after all danger of frost is past. Frost will cause severe damage! Anxious early birds should use Hot Caps, or row covers to be safe. Too much Nitrogen causes excessive leaf growth and soft fruits. Avoid blossom end rot by supplying adequate calcium and and adequate,regular soil moisture. Allow soil to become dry to the touch about 1-2 inches deep between waterings.

hybrid seed VS heirloom seed

hybrid seed VS heirloom seed

Do you know these two different type Seed?

If you buy tomato seed, better to know difference.

HYBRID

1. more produce than heirloom
2. more disease resistance than heirloom
3. but you better not use seed next year , one generation only.
   HEIRLOOM

1. much more wide variety
   
2. great for organic garden
3. but usually less produce than hybrid
4. you can use seed next year again
   

How to start a organic tomato garden

How to start a organic tomato garden

step 1 - choose a location in your garden

recommended location:

• at least 5 hours of sun everyday
• at least 4 x 4 feet area
• use a large container over 12 inch diameter

step 2 - prepare garden soil

• use 2 or 3 bags (1 bag is 2 cubic foot) of organic planting soil in 4x4 area
  
• mix with organic vegetable food, about one pound
  
• if available, use wormcasting soil
• for container use potting soil

step 3 - choose organic tomato plant in local nursery

• use 4 to 6 plants in 4x4 area
• for 12 inch pot, use 1 plant

step 4 - cultivate

• cultivate depth about 6 to 10 inches by cultivator
• if no cultivator, use a shovel

step 5 - cover with weed preventer

• use weedblock fabric usually about $10

Continued in next article...