Tomatoes are easy to grow but have a thousand problems! You may have heard me say this before but I am convinced this is a true statement. Here are some quick facts about growing tomatoes:
*Be sure to mulch around tomato plants with leaves or straw to reduce weeds and conserve moisture. Do not let the mulch touch the tomato stem.
*Water at the base of the plants and keep the foliage dry. Use soaker hoses or drip irrigation instead of overhead sprinklers to help achieve this.
*Tomato plants can develop disorders that distort plants and blemish fruits.
*Tomato disorders are generally caused by varietal, environmental, or management issues
*For most disorders, good nutrient management and watering practices will reduce occurrence of issues.
*Different tomato varieties may be more or less likely to develop certain disorders.
*You may have to try out different tomatoes before finding varieties that do well in your location. Seed catalogs often give information that can help you choose varieties that avoid problems. There are a lot of tomato varieties in the world. Hopefully you can find a few that work well for you in your garden!
