How to Grow Big Burpee Tomatoes
Tomatoes are one of the most popular plants for home gardeners. The Burpee seed company is a popular name that is known to anyone who buys seeds. They have a huge variety of tomato plants, including the big varieties such as big mama and big boy. These plants are easy to grow, require minimal special care and will reward you with large, juicy tomatoes for salads and other meal ideas. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Dig up the soil 4 to 5 inches down. Mix in an equal amount of peat moss to the removed soil to ensure that the soil is loose and drains well.
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Plant the tomato plants so that the roots are buried and all of the stem is above the ground. Space each plant 12 inches apart.
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Water the soil around the plants well, adding at least 1 inch of water. Continue to water daily. Water twice a day during high temperatures.
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Use 1 tbsp. of nitrogen rich fertilizer to each plant. Continue to fertilize every six weeks.
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Tie the plants loosely to stakes with expandable materials such as pieces of panty hose. Cage the tomato cages to hold them upright, if necessary.
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Pick tomatoes when they are bright red and firm to the touch. A ripe tomato will pull from the vine easily.
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Tips & Warnings
Planting marigolds and basil around tomato plants will help to keep pests away since they will prefer the other plants first.
