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

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