How To Grow The Best Tomatoes - 20 Years of tips and “secrets”

I’ve been growing tomatoes for over 20 years, and in this video I’m sharing my process for growing healthy plants and harvesting incredible tomatoes at home. Whether you’re growing your first tomato plant or looking to improve your harvest, this guide covers everything I do to grow my favorite varieties in my Sacramento, California garden. Filmed in July 2024

In this video you’ll learn:

Choosing the best tomato varieties
Tomato planting tips
Preparing your soil
Fertilizing tomatoes
Watering correctly
Pruning and supporting plants
Preventing common tomato problems
The biggest mistakes to avoid
Tomato pest and disease prevention / management

Every garden is different, but these techniques have helped me consistently grow productive tomato plants through hot California summers.

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