7 Tomato Planting Tips for Huge Harvests / Spring Garden Series # 5 🍅🍅🍅🍅

[@CaliKim29]

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[@CliffWarren]

Love the guest commentary! Good job Ranka!

[@CaliKim29]

Glad you enjoyed it, Cliff - we love Ranka's garden! See you on the livestream tomorrow!

[@colddeadhands7202]

Thanks Kim & Ranka. I’ve learned a lifetime of great gardening info in just 15 minutes. Kim is always dressed for success.

[@suzanneweary9739]

Great timing on this video. Who knows what Georgia weather will be like for the month of April. I'm just trying to get beyond the tornado season. 😂

[@chandlerjohnson3837]

You're like the Bob Ross of planting 💛🌱 thanks so much for all your tips. I started using a grow box and got seedlings for the first time ever!

[@CaliKim29]

So nice of you, Chandler! Love that you're growing seedlings for the first time, way to go getting started! Thanks for stopping by!

[@eightybananas4515]

So cool to see how others garden around the world 🤍

[@CaliKim29]

Agreed, this has been pretty cool actually. Thanks for taking the time to comment and watch.

[@laurazavala7409]

Thank you Calikim and Camera Guy. Today in the morning I transplanted some of my tomatoes outside in my back yard, once the sun starts to go down I will go again to transplant the rest. I have a variety Cherry tomatoes and colors, some heirloom beef stakes and a variety of regular size heirloom tomatoes as well. Thanks to your tips, as to when to plant, what to plant, when to start I am doing so much better then last year. I live in Santa Clarita ( Six Flags) our heather is similar, hotter in my area though. I started because my 80 yr old mother to keep her occupied and help with depression. She is very happy and excited and tells every one, she plants and grows veggies in containers. I let her have all the credit ha ha ha. I work and now gardening I have so much work but I love it, my mom is enjoying it, she just walk out to her tiny patio and grabs her lettuce, sugar peas and soon warm weather veggies. Gardening is really helping me with my mom and through this pandemic year. Happy Gardening season!

[@vee5032]

Beautiful red color everywhere 🌹perfect to think on the future tomatoes 🍅 🍅🍅🍅❤️

[@CaliKim29]

Oh yes! Can't wait, Verenice! Thanks for stopping by!

[@joannesherwood3562]

I cannot wait for the end of May! Nearly all my tomato seeds germinated, and I've got a good feeling about some success this year! Fingers crossed 🤞 🙏 🍅

[@iwant.a.pepper]

Fantastic video Kim and CG!!! And yay Ranka!!! I'm really enjoy seeing everyone who's shared their clips... thanks for including those :)

[@preppingonabudget8229]

Hello from Appletree Urban Homestead (on KZbin) from Perth Australia. I just found your channel and subscribed. We have just started our own little urban homestead but unfortunately our poor vegie garden got decimated with the extremely hot weather we had earlier in the year here in Perth Australia. We are having to start all over again and I am documenting our journey to self sufficiency on my new KZbin channel.

[@socomichel4503]

Wow... I have been doing my tomatoes all wrong! Thank you so much for the tips! Gosh I should of looked for you last tomatoes season 🙂

[@viviannuckols2698]

Love these tips! Mine are very small so not ready and still in the 40's in San Jose, CA at night so not ready just yet. I have an indoor Tiny Tim with tons of flowers and getting ready for tomatoes! I can't wait!

[@jackrudden5970]

My tomatoes got some cold damage this year. Maybe a little sunburn too. But now that it’s warming up, they are slowly but surely greening up and growing. They should be just fine in another week or so. Going to get into the upper 70s next week.

[@tabithasherie3279]

I was so happy to receive my order yesterday! I appreciate the detailed instructions on all of the seed packaging. Your book is wonderfully written! I’m most excited about the Tiny Tim tomato seeds; can’t wait to plant the amazing varieties in the seed collection!

[@sanhitadatta9447]

I love these comprehensive videos. Totally recharges me.

[@CaliKim29]

Glad you like them - so happy it's gardening season! Enjoy!

[@thehealingberrygarden9608]

I have followed you for quite some years and every year I still learn new things! Amazing! I looooved the tip with the black plastic bags to warm up the soil. Here it still is cold in May after last frost day and my tomato seedlings - despite gradually hardening off - go into cell-chock every time after being being planted for at least two to three weeks before continuing to grow. Warming up the soil beforehand will surely help combat this issue! You dressed perfectly for this video, Kim. Tomato-red so to say. Will have to look for that sweet t-shirt (hopefully available in big sizes). ;-)

[@summerspaulding]

thank u for the tips, glad I found you!

[@CaliKim29]

Happy to help!

[@wyattspop]

Sorry I haven't been around lately, I fell in my garden and crashed into our metal fire pit, smashed my shin into a huge stone nearly breaking it (ER visit), wrist sprain catching my fall and trashed my back! I planted well over a hundred herbs and veggies using the tips I learned from you over the past year, thanks for all your great videos as always.

[@melissakingery4393]

I ordered my worm tea and worm castings and more good dirt for seedlings

[@minimeadowsstablesschleich4648]

bought 20 seed packets of new things to grow and because i’m in canada there’s a smaller selection of fabric pots, but i found some at a local store today, and i normally order smart pots on amazon. really exited for it to become warmer!!

[@minimeadowsstablesschleich4648]

all the kelp and sea grass/weed came from newfoundland because early 1900s it was all about fishing and gardening so i’m going to the beach and doing the same she was doing in that video and collecting kelp. great video

[@CaliKim29]

Very cool, keep us posted! Have fun and thanks for stopping by!

[@nancylambeth3188]

We just love seeing your dog. We had a dog just like him. His name was Max and he always had on a scarf. Your dog seems to be as good as Max was. ❤️

[@annastephens7019]

I have a bit of a short growing season so this series always gets me very excited about growing!

[@CaliKim29]

Glad you're inspired and enjoy growing your own food as much as I do! Have fun getting your garden going - thanks for watching!

[@teriwilliams4212]

Perfect timing! I was going to transplant my seedlings but realized it’s not big enough.

[@shirleyk623]

I had my first real tomato sandwich for this year on Wednesday. It was delicious🍅🍅🍅🍅🍅

[@Nelly54ify]

You are an excellent gardener and explaining everything very well. Thanks so much.

[@BrittanyHerz]

So many great tips!! And how cool is using sea grass?!! Wowza! Question: do you think we could use a black trash bag like a shade cloth, but for protection against the cold at night, as long as it taken down during the day? I don’t have any milk jugs around and I’m trying to come up with another idea. Thanks for the video!

[@darlenesgardenandhome]

Love how Mac is helping you. Good doggie!

[@florencekirk9021]

Spring garden is planted, summer garden seeds are under the grow lights and starting to germinate. Thank you for the tips

[@CaliKim29]

Hi Florence - Glad to hear your spring garden is thriving - way to go! Thanks for watching!

[@marieheffern1575]

Love all the red in this video -- how tomato-ey. Mac is such a star in this one, especially when you're preparing your liquid feeds! Thanks for the great tips.. always such great info in your videos!

[@amynodigwhite3442]

Just needed to see this! 💞

[@CaliKim29]

Glad you enjoyed it - good luck growing a TON of tomatoes this year! Thanks for stopping by!

[@amynodigwhite3442]

@@CaliKim29 I’m in the UK so it’s a little too cold yet but the seeds are underway and growing very strong 💪🏼

[@brianmitchell3775]

Thanks for the tips Kim I have my tomatoes and peppers under a couple lights now they are looking great 👍

[@nishamehta5176]

Love the swag, it’s pretty cool!! ❤️Even Mac had his own ❤️ woohoo!! 🙌🏻 Perfect for tomato!! 🍅 ❤️

[@roserizzo3094]

Great tips thank you! The tomato cages are awsome!

[@NaomiGigi]

I'm looking to plant my tomato plants out soon so this video came right in time!

[@sweetolivefarms4580]

Tomatoes are one of my favorite things to plant!

[@CaliKim29]

Homegrown tomatoes are amazing, nothing like them! Happy tomato planting, Sweet Olive!

[@marysills4317]

I’m in 7a and have just started my tomatoes inside

[@chillininasweatshirt]

Thank you! I have 6 volunteer tomato plants im growing now, I think they came from my compost 😂

[@CaliKim29]

Wonderful, always great to see those volunteers! Thanks for watching!

[@clarissamiles]

In Chicago and it's too soon but I can't wait to plant some tomatoes:)

[@liarossi123]

Thank you the great tips! Your timing is always spot on too!

[@mayg8816]

all great tips I'm going to put to use this year 😎😎.

[@gotagreengardening8387]

Thanks for the video I’ll use these tips in Spring again big love from Australia xxxxx

[@HomeCentsWithNell]

Yay! Thanks for the peat pellet example.

[@CaliKim29]

You got it, Home Cents! Happy transplanting!

[@daygirl2659]

I loved seeing Ranka’s garden!! Thank you for all those tips. I’m going with just cherry tomatoes this year. My Sun Gold seedlings are doing great under my grow lights and I bought a organic Husky Cherry red from Home Depot. I love this variety and I scored big bcuz there were 3 plants in the pot I bought there. Always look bcuz you can find a pot with more than 1 in there. For my Sun Gold I need a large tomato cage. Where did u get those Kim?

[@missourigirl4101]

Exciting spring! Thx Kim!

[@yolylacy5416]

Kim, I noticed that you buried the tomato leaves. I thought that we need to cut them off. Can you clarify that, please? Thank you for the tips.

[@TheGardeningZebra]

Thanks for the tutorial. I can't wait to get my tomatoes in the ground but I'm in zone 7a so I still have some time to wait

[@maureenjames7248]

I am in Zone 7A as well in North-Central Tennessee. We're expecting snow tonight and a 34-degree overnight Thursday early morning. I lived in San Diego (Rancho Bernardo) for 22 years and my gardening was so much easier!! But we've got all of the seedlings inside tonight and will plant Thursday afternoon.

[@virginiatalbert4094]

I really want a couple those round red planters! Where can I get some!!

[@CaliKim29]

Hi Virginia, the red planters are a repurposed galvanized metal pipe (came from a local farmer) cut into lengths and painted red. We love the color splash and visual interest it adds to the garden space. Thanks for stoping by, enjoy your weekend!

[@denisebrady6858]

Oh I wish we could grow tomatoes & lettuce in warm weather but unfortunately Sub-Tropical Australia FORGET IT !!! We have to grow salad vegetables etc in Autumn through Winter & who feels like a salad then. Cheers Denise- Australia

[@adrianeitniear7574]

I cringed when you poured water over the tomato leaves...it might be airy and warm where you are but I can't get away that in Michigan! Beautiful garden, thanks for the tips!

[@sweetcountryhome]

Thanks for a helpfull video, I will try to warm up the soil for my tomatoes here in sweden😊🤗

[@CaliKim29]

Great 👍job - it will definitely help them get going faster! Thanks for stopping by!

[@suzi_in_zone6B]

Thank you for so much great content! In an older tomato planting video, you put coffee grounds, powdered milk, finely ground egg shells, and epsom salt in the planting hole. Is that because you planted directly into the ground, and not a container? I’m a newbie, growing tomato from seed for the first time ever. I’ll be planting in a raised bed, and would love to know the best way to feed my hole. 🍅🕳😆

[@OldReddingFarm]

your tomato seedlings are looking soo good !!

[@CarolinaGirlCreationZ]

Loving this series. I'm a little nervous now about transplanting my seedlings because I live in eastern NC, and once it gets warm, it goes almost straight to upper 80s, and then mid to upper 90s with tons of humidity. I have a question though unrelated to tomatoes. Can I grow things like lettuce, broccoli, cauliflower (cool weather veggies) indoors over the summer? I keep my house pretty cool and I have grow lights. I'd love to have some fresh lettuce to make salads with all of the tomatoes and cucumbers I hope to harvest for my first pretty big garden.

[@freshlandscape2463]

If the degrees at night is 48 and in the day 70's and 80's will that be ideal, Great Video by the way have a good weekend!

[@CaliKim29]

Hi FL - yes, it is! Enjoy your weekend and thanks for watching!

[@kayrush9834]

What are those red sparrow looking containers that are behind you

[@thekaylornator]

I've always heard that the stems from the main trunk should be snipped to prevent them from rotting and possibly causing problems. I noticed you didn't do that. Does that work for you?

[@428Mallory]

Thank you for this view, heading to the nursery today! What are the vine flowers growing around your garden?

[@ceciliarambert3710]

Where can I find the cages around the tomatoe plants? Also, what is the name of the accent plants?

[@Abt91075]

I was looking for the same info in the links section, but didn't find it. I hope Kim answers. :)

[@stevendowden2579]

lovely video

[@Tanya7774]

Can I ask what Zone you are in? We are in SoCal too, but it sounds like you are in a warmer area. Thanks!

[@theresashelton2087]

What Tomato cages are you using and where can I get some?

[@allthingspossible4569]

I have two fruit trees, One Peach and one dwarf Plum. I have had them in big containers since i bought them about 3 years ago. I am in Missouri and Im trying to figure out if its too late to replant them in the yard in full sun.

[@TheCwiggins94]

I love that black tomato trellis, where did you get that?

[@cleanwater6278]

Hello where did you get black things around your tomatoes plants

[@heathersutherlin6632]

Hi, Kim. Thank you for all the great tips! I have a question about my Igor brussels sprouts. I live in Alaska, and bought these seeds without paying attention to the days to maturity...rookie mistake. They are 200 days to maturity, so I started them in late January. I transplanted them to 4” soil blocks, and will put them in the ground once the soil is workable, mid-May or so... They are growing, and I am noticing that there is one leaf toward the bottom of each seedling that is yellowing. Is it a nitrogen deficiency, or could it be that the leaf is just done? I don’t think it’s a magnesium deficiency.

[@beccawalton5683]

Where can I find those red planters?

[@Vibes2me]

Can I still plant Kim being in N. Cali since it's first of July either by seed or 1 qt grown plants from nursey?

[@theresashelton2087]

Where can I get some of your tomato cages?

[@acemaker2002]

QUESTION: I am starting my tomato plants from seeds indoors here on Long Island, NY. Do I continue to use the grow light until I actually transplant them outdoors? Many thanks in advance.

[@cassandradoyle3639]

I have 35 tomatoes plants I'm on a mission this season Kim

[@CaliKim29]

Amazing, Cassandra! You go, girl!

[@rudranshgolhani4678]

hi kim, already planted my roma tomatoes. today i ordered pepper seeds it includes santa fe grande, corno di torso , sky bor and sweet banana have u tried any of them???? by the way kim, i want to share a vdeo of my garden , where to contact????? :)

[@CaliKim29]

Hello Rudransh - Good job - roma tomatoes are delish! I've never tried any of those peppers - let me know! Email me - [e-mail]. Thanks for watching!

[@rudranshgolhani4678]

@@CaliKim29 thanks kim for replyt

[@allthingspossible4569]

Where do i get worm castings?

[@sfletcher716]

Do you have to start the tomatoes indoors.. can l start them directly in the pot?

[@CaliKim29]

You can, however, I have found that they do better starting them indoors and in a small container first. I always say to experiment, so try a little of both methods??? Hope that was helpful! Thanks for commenting and watching! Kim

[@MrJPPIZZA]

Planted seed of Early Bird Hybrid is this vine or bush?

[@iOfficials]

I was told I have to crush my leaves before using as mulch is that a myth? Lol 😂

[@CaliKim29]

So many ways to garden, Mikey, that's one thing I love about it! Crushing them helps them break down quicker - either way works fine for mulch. Thanks for stopping by!

[@zenebastos8823]

😘😘😍

[@joshuarupert3534]

do they need tones of sun?

[@CaliKim29]

Hi Joshua, yes they do, see tip #1. The more sun, the more tomatoes you'll harvest. Thanks for watching!

[@Neyobe]

Agreed! One time, I planted tomatoes in a full sun spot, which receives sun first thing and last thing in the day. I then planted tomatoes that gets only afternoon shade, and I got less than half! Greatly recommend full sun

[@joshuarupert3534]

@@CaliKim29 so is that counting indoors you will need 6 hours? new too gardening sorry.