Complete Comprehensive Guide to Growing Tomatoes - Care, fertilizing, staking, pruning, and MORE!

In this episode we are going through a complete comprehensive guide to growing tomatoes. From selection of the right plants, to fertilizing, pruning, staking, disease, spacing, and care.
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[@MrThetroutwhisperer]

At the end of the day, that was a good video.

[@FuzzyWuzzyBear89]

I see what you did there :) At the end of the day, he did say that many, many times.

[@JohnHenrySheridan]

Lol!

[@justanotheryummymumm]

I watched this video and went out to my patio garden, pruned my sweet100 and mortgage lifter slicer, and staked them. Wish me luck!

[@jozetteherrera9640]

justanotheryummymumm how did they turn out?

[@TheBraulio7850]

Yeah! How did it go? I’m going to clone my suckers and then repeat!

[@user-fl2ug7sr3t]

How did it go?

[@okieking8503]

You can't post something like that on a gardening channel and not update us. Gardeners get twitchy

[@conniemooreloman3573]

Braulio Castillo I just trimmed mine and kept my suckers. How and where do I plant them? All sun, part sun? Thanks

[@Vladviking]

I'm glad you said your name is Luke because your Shirt says Pepper.

[@cheriesullivan1494]

😂😂😂😂

[@janetdecardenas3469]

Thanks Luke for this great video! I watch your videos almost every morning before working in my garden. You do a great jib of explaining why you do what you do. You're a great teacher!! And as always GROW BIG OR GO HOME!!

[@ramanigunatilaka3273]

I wish I had seen this earlier. I tried just one plant and I haven't pruned it properly but have now got light green fruits on two branches and don't want to lose either ... and the plant seems to have got stuck at that stage. Going to plant a few more this week and will religiously follow your advice. Thanks so much. Very clearly explained.

[@kimmywhitt6112]

Thank you for your all your hard work on your content. Greatly appreciated!! ❤️❤️

[@PrettyAliceNight]

This is what I do with my tomatoes. I use the elastic string for the last couple years and it works great.

[@akaisify]

I agree, elastic material works best! Instead of throwing them in the trash, I reuse my old nylon pantyhose/tights that have one hole too many :) just cut them into bands, they allow the plant to sway in the wind without damaging the stem and they dry super fast even after a heavy rainfall (minimizing the possibility of blight). I make sure to pick them all up after the season's ended.

[@АленушкаА-б9б]

I started my garden for the first time this year! Thank you for sharing these helpful tips, will definitely apply them👍

[@lolitastokes2311]

Thank you for being very thorough. I look forward to taking your advice this Spring.

[@danbell8508]

I love your videos. I have been growing for 3 years now. I have a greenhouse and have hydroponics and grow beds in it. I have watched maybe over 100 videos on growing different plants. Not all yours. What you are teaching on your videos is amazing. Thanks. I'm trying to get to where my plants (tomatoes) grow lots of clusters. I have not seen single stem idea before. I've seen double stem and am doing that now. I am growing zucchini as well. I have been growing them upright to keep air flow like you have said. It's working. So many things I want to touch on but not now. Just thanks for sharing. Dan Bell in Modesto Ca. 103 today outside.

[@CosasdelJardin]

hI lUKE!!!it has been a lot of time since I comment one of your videos! And this is a great video! Congratulations!!! Excelent and usefull content! Best Quality.

[@JohnHenrySheridan]

Thanks for another great video Luke!

[@mooretimeinthekitchen7635]

Thank you! I'm gonna go right out and pull off the lower stems of my plants!

[@pinecone7562]

what about a tomato cage for the tomato plant? I reckon that's for a more bushy tomato plant. I like the idea of staking my smaller up and coming tomato plants. Thank you so much! Very helpful, Luke! God bless!

[@kristinanoall]

Could you tell us what the heck is going on with the strawberries (right?) growing in PIPES behind you?! I’m so intrigued!

[@nobrakes7567]

LOL right..I’m about to plant berry’s

[@rubysephton-villegas86]

Luke I tried your tips and it seem a little drastic at first but I worked! Last year I watched your old video about the elastic tide and I decided to try it cause last year I had a huge juggle of tomato plants but no tomatoes. I’m in California in zone 9a and I’ve already harvest about ten pounds of tomatoes just in the last three weeks. This totally works. I need to fertilize a second round of trifecta before the full heat comes. Thanks for all your tips and seeds. I’m so impressed with my Homestead tomatoes plants from your seed store. They are my top producers, those and the Roma. OMG.

[@garyhovey9305]

Great info! I’m new to gardening and LOVING IT! I had no idea that we have two types of tomatoes.....DOH! I set up my bed for indeterminate growth (prior to learning the difference and actually identifying the plant I intended to place in that spot) then proceeded to trim the determinate plants as if they were indeterminate. To say they were not happy is an understatement. But much like the first child breaking in new parents, the plants are surviving. I purchased seeds and other helpful items from your website and I’m looking forward to learning more!

[@toothybj]

Your name’s Luke and you just advertised a company called Cloud City. My Star Wars-tainted brain is going bonkers. By the way, thanks for the great videos! Just discovered this channel last year, so still making my way through the archive. Amazingly helpful information.

[@The990990990]

sorry for the bombardment of questions, I'm trying to prepare for my first year of outdoor gardening that isn't on a balcony. being in Finland it is actually quite difficult get my hands on decent fertilizers, and actually most soil amendments I used back in Canada. I'm trying to replicate your fertilizer manually as best as possible. of all the ingredients you have brilliantly put together, I've made a list of slow and fast acting ingredients. kelp meal, dolomite lime, Epsom salt, basalt rock dust, alfalfa meal, and liquid ferrous sulfate. all that being said is sufficient or am I missing important elements? sorry again for all the questions. Thank you in advance!

[@jhadzi]

Really enjoying your show! My 3rd year growing indeterminates and afraid this year because it's only mid April in Ontario and I have 17 plants indoors already about a foot tall and full of foliage. Watched another show you did talking about growing too fast and risk of transplant shock when planting outside when plants are too mature. I only planted 1 month ago and looking for advice around planning ahead for a successful crop given the fast growth rate. Weather probably won't be right until about June I think. Any advice would be much appreciated. Thanks much for your awesome show and valuable gardening info!

[@melaneesnow8926]

Wonderful video! I so appreciate your enthusiasm and presentation! You do an amazingly professional job in your presentation. Wish I could give u more than just 1 like!! I do have several questions though, if my plants are already producing fruit everywhere should I still prune them like u suggested and will my tomatoe plants die at the end of the season or is ther a way to kkepmthem alive through winter. How do I know if I have an indeterminate or determinate plant?? Thanks again for your enthusiasm, knowledge and skill that u are sharing

[@marshallhosel1247]

I appreciate your useful tips.

[@earlmontealegre7724]

Ok no one ever says it. But his passion and excitement for gardening coupled with his male model near perfect features...makes it really easy to pay attention.

[@katrinao5943]

I didn't have the Trifecta+ when I planted my tomatoes. They are now flowering and some are beginning to set fruit. I ordered the Trifecta and it should arrive soon. You recommended adding a few TB to top dress at this point, but should I add more since I didn't add it at the beginning?

[@theoboehobo]

Would you suggest putting in the stakes after the tomatoes get big like this, or putting in the stakes first, then planting the tomatoes next to them so you don't damage any roots?

[@noahmeme2]

I would plant the tomatoes first then stake later. It doesn't do a ton of damage to the roots. just make sure to put it at least 4-5" from the stem.

[@honestlyrealco]

The elastic twine! 🤯

[@lorettaveres6738]

Hi Luke, First , I have loved watching your channel this year. I have been learning a lot , thank you. Question : Should I trim my cherry tomato plants the same way or is it treated differently ?

[@claudiacarolina3128]

This was so helpful! THANK YOU!

[@Anvanho]

Great video!

[@leonarddavis3684]

Thanks, great video. Year 2 for me so I always have questions. Does it stress the plant by taking off that much? I am always worried I will do more harm then good.

[@kaylac3367]

I'm about to try growing tomatoes. I've watched your videos on how to plant them, trimming suckers/extra branches. But what about watering tomatoes? How much and I've also heard something about too much water can cause the tomatoes to crack. Thanks 😊

[@sgdavis8888]

One thing that is really troubling me right now is how to get tomatoes growing successfully from seed. I have always purchased small 4" potted plants as starters, but this year I really wanted to try my hand at growing from seed. Mostly EVERYTHING else has grown well , but the tomatoes are just taunting me. Nothing but a few sprouts of their initial leaves, and then...nothing. Any ideas you could throw my way would be appreciated!

[@janedoe-ke1yw]

Awesome video. Thank you!

[@jonathanschwein8740]

Thank you. Can you make a comprehensive video on bell peppers/peppers?

[@shirley7137]

I did it last year 2019 ...my results were from my first year using chicken manure. Oh my goodness did we have green beans and tomatoes.

[@HoneyMooseyFace]

At what size should you give the big prune and start staking? I have some little seedlings from the nursery that just went in; but your example plant is much more mature. Can a younger plant handle all that pruning, or should you wait it out a little?

[@cynthiacollins2668]

Often, in the past, I put tomato prunings in water and they have roots in no time! Problem: doing the same this year, only a few are rooting; most get nasty and rot.

[@heybebe97]

I havve a determinate tomato in a 5 gallon container and it's raining rather hard here in PA. I let it get rained on for a while but I just moved it under my covered patio because I don't want it to get water-logged. Did I do right? This is my first year for container tomatoes.

[@janwilliams4282]

Hi Luke. Firstly, great video. But I do want your advice on as the plant grows, do you cut anymore suckers and if so which ones? And lastly, do you continue to tie up about every 12 inches? Great video Luke.

[@januarylai]

Love this video! Last season, my tomato leaves starting having black spot and turned black, even at the very top, I didn’t know how to save it so I took them out even tho there are fruits on them already :(

[@TheKathleen100]

Is that an 8X4 bed? How many tomato plants are you fitting in that space? I tried to count the supports but couldn't tell. Thank you!

[@aadeorukhkar]

Hi Luke, Nice Video! Do you have a video specific for determinant tomatoes? Thanks!

[@mandyrobertson4704]

I just finished single stemming my plants. I know it will be worth it in the end but it was so hard cutting off all that lush growth!

[@Twobarpsi]

It looks bad in the beginning but I guarantee you you will get a lot more growth and better tomatoes!

[@deedeereal6451]

Wow! What a great, informative video. I’m gonna go prune my tomato bushes. But what do I do with all those tomato cages? 🤪

[@debbiechristian506]

Deedee Real, google how to diy them!

[@allnat700]

Hi I am new to gardening. I am in zone 9a. What would take a huge bite out of my tomatoes just starting to grow?

[@kileyholmes3980]

Funny question, what does semi-determinate mean? The San marzano thatI was planning on planting are listed as semi-determinate, should I single stem them? Or am I better off leaving them as a bush?

[@christineg5626]

What can I spray on the soil as a natural fungicide for blight. Neem oil? Anything else? If you don't have blight fungus in your soil you are a lucky gardener! You've motivated me to amend and replenish my soil this year & may be this will help! Also trying Trifecta.. first time. I have raised beds & the blight is worse or at least constant every year now. I'm a long time gardener. I discard all blighted foliage. Last year was so wet and humid in NY State, even the drastic pruning method made no difference. Had to BUY tomatoes for canning last year. So sad!

[@leslieMClass80]

Luke, first time gardener here. This question is probably very silly to those who understand all this 😊 but if i keep taking off the branches, how does the plant grow fruit? Does the top eventually bush out and that is where the fruit will grow?

[@claireisacamel]

Yep! The foliage at the top of the plant will continue to photosynthesize and grow up, producing - not only more vertical growth, but - you guessed it- MORE SUCKERS! Haha

[@claireisacamel]

Just don’t prune any of its flowering stems. They don’t have foliage on them, just flower buds.

[@jasconan]

good stuff

[@kariburnett53]

Dobyou prune the suckers above the flowers once the plant continues to grow?

[@honestlyrealco]

Luke, I noticed you single stem and take off all lateral growth but in other videos as it gets taller and taller I noticed you left some lateral growth and only plucked/pruned little suckers that came out between every elbow (but left the lateral stem)?

[@roxanarodriguez2526]

Hi Luke. I watched all your tomato videos- they are staled and I’m doing the single stem method for pruning. I used about 2 table spoons of the trifecta fertilizer in the beginning and Haven’t fertilized since. I am noticing quite a bit of blossom drop and I’m very sad. Otherwise the plant looks beautiful and healthy. I do have some baby tomatoes but there are whole sections with 6-8 flowers where over half of them have dried up. Help please!

[@lamgardn3800]

How do you avoid sun scald without protective foliage?

[@PG_Living]

Do you own a gas tiller at all? Thinking of raised beds next year, vs, cost of tiller to consistently deal with weeds and seed bed prep.

[@matthewkheyfets1309]

Ik this is 2 years later but Luke, I think you may have to revisit the sunlight makes tomatoes ripen with more sugars better. A simple Google search shows this isn't exactly true and that over exposure to light leads to sun sculd, which may or may not make tomatoes taste bit worse. Also, removing that many leaves means that plants have less photosynthesis which means less sugars and less plant foods. Therefore, wouldn't the tomatoes have overall less energy for the ripening tomatoes if the only leaves they ever have are the ones close to the top? Like I totally understand prunning the first maybe 12 inches or 18 inches. Nobody wants to deal with blight and to get a plant to a high enough brix to resist blight is hard enough. But removing all of them all the time like I see most gardners do, idk. Seems unnatural when you consider the plant likes to make leaves a lot.

[@damanifesto]

Great video - Thanks!

[@williamqueen8790]

Luke, I am starting new raised beds and was thing about 50 50 mushroom compost and top soil as fill for the boxes, what do you think?

[@juliaramirez9114]

Excited it like a dog chasing a 🐿😍

[@c140075]

I've started my tomatoes inside. At what temp can I start transitioning then outside?

[@sallyloasching8097]

How far apart do you plant your tomatoes?

[@sandilyncabreiraakamerelou9424]

Hey Luke! I'm fairly new, and have been going thru your old vids. How do I know which tomato is indeterminant? Thanks!

[@kierananderson3762]

I think the tag or seed packet will say which type it is.

[@kierananderson3762]

Otherwise you can Google the variety of tomato and that can tell you.

[@sandilyncabreiraakamerelou9424]

Yes, I went to the store to look at some seeds lastnight, and couldn't find any that specifically said anything other than the name and usual instructions. Google it is!

[@damanifesto]

Greta information, you've helped a lot with our garden in Almont. Any advice on where to get our soil tested at?

[@debbiechristian506]

damanifesto your local county extension office can probably provide that for you, or tell you who will.

[@stephaniejohnson3739]

Great info! Thank you!

[@maryt5018]

Hi MIGardener, I recently started watching your videos they're very educational and informative. Thank you for sharing your experience with us, do you recommend another variety besides Roma? This is my second yr growing this variety I only want them to make Salsa. I'm not a big tomato eater.

[@farticlesofconflatulation]

Mary T San Marzano tomatoes are good for making sauces.

[@gabbyford1670]

thanks that was super helpful! How deep do I need my soil to be for my elevated bed? can I keep my tomato plant in the pot?

[@tonygreen9708]

Good job! Thanks for the info.

[@slowerlifeonpurpose]

I can look later, but I have to put this down so I don’t forget it. My question is what is the tomato spacing? I planted tomato at the end of the row how many inches on that row until I can plant another tomato?

[@curtracine7907]

How about a guide about harvesting shelling beans and snap Beans I'm confused about do I let them all sit on the plants or do I Harvest throughout and then she'll about one time

[@mamabee2151]

If the tomato plant goes off into a Y shape do I just pick one of them to be the main stem

[@messybeautifulmotherhood645]

Im wondering the same thing! Both of my plants look like they have 3 main stems! Super confusing! 🤣

[@elizabethvogel1385]

How about when the tomatoes are too heavy for the branch?

[@aaronwebster7825]

How do you know if the seeds you are buying are determinate or indeterminate? Is it on the packet somewhere?

[@thurstonmr]

You can research the internet, for the verities of indeterminate or determinate tomatoes, before purchasing your seeds or plants.

[@aaronwebster7825]

So... basically, if you are staring at a wall of seed packets and not knowing what varieties you are specifically looking for, you are SOL?

[@celticphoenix2579]

Hi. Love your videos. Odd question here but...how can I get tomatoes to STOP growing in my garden? I once planted beefsteak tomato seeds and was happy with those but then randomly got cherry tomato bushes also growing and now no matter what I do every week there are new cherry tomato plants popping up all over my garden. My husband does not like cherry tomatoes and wants them gone but they keep coming back. Please help?

[@dennycorn9541]

Do you plant tomato rows north/south or east/west? Thank you.

[@jasminebehm532]

Can you prune them whenever?

[@daniellemoskal4191]

So this is just for indeterminate tomatoes..how do you care for determinate tomatoes?

[@susantellez6421]

should I prune my cherry tomatoes too?

[@MookieCards]

Wrap the bottom of the furing strip with duct tape to prevent rot.

[@debbiechristian506]

Valerie Leung you can also burn it if you have those kind of tools around. Good tip.

[@debbiechristian506]

If you happen to have your choices of wood, cedar or locust deter rot.. they make great tomato stakes

[@jenniferadams1497]

You mentioned determinate and indeterminate ( I may be spelling that wrong) in the beginning? Is there a way I will know which is which?

[@Tehstool]

Your seed packs/starts should tell you. Otherwise, if you know the name you can google it.

[@Koleycole23]

When will trifecta+ be available again? 👁👀❤️

[@ajthomas1282]

Are romas indeterminate or determinate? That’s what I’m growing this year

[@RareRiddemz]

What's the thickness of that elastic twine? 1/8"?

[@Sassy2935]

How often do u prune them

[@patriciawhite6429]

are yellow tomatoes indeterminate ?

[@shonnamay8331]

I'm a brand new subber, I found a few other gardening videos a few weeks ago, But you are the very first I've so far found to actually show how to stake your tomatoes plants , I really appreciate this video and your commitment , I love videos and the way you explained this🤗. Thank You

[@Thegonepotties]

Thanks for the great tips 👍😍

[@ThesouthernHomestead]

Luke I know this is a few years old but I was in tears 😭 I have 18 tomato plants 🌱 and I couldn’t figure out a easy affordable way to help them grow. Your video helped me and I am just blown away. Right video at the right time. Thank you.

[@edwardbearjames2916]

So glad you mentioned the left overs can make their own plants. What a way for a beginning gardener to have more Tomatoes! Thank you.

[@matildegernale7051]

Thank u for this free lecture..

[@matildegernale7051]

And demo.

[@JDA-88]

I tried your methods of pruning this year compared to my normal on tomatoes. Yours has already won! Thanks!

[@rachelball1174]

This is very informative. I thought from the title that you would also discuss determinate varieties. Would you please do a guide for them?

[@sidneymcgavic9437]

Do you still use the tomato fertilizer mix you make or just trifecta plus now?

[@charitymachiela9754]

I wear my mask at residential care and I recycle the band that goes around my ear by cutting the band off and use it to tie to my stakes.

[@sowingpeas535]

I LOVE that!! 100% going to start doing that. I work at a hospital and I hate having to throw out masks.

[@elitecombatfitnesscentral6170]

Who?

[@nobrakes7567]

Or throw them away (if you even fell for the scamdemic..cut those elastic garbage) I use the twisty ties from grocery store) if you did fall for it (sheep) I think there’s a fine piece of metal in those useless masks you can use to tie up your tomatoe plants to a stake

[@nancyliberty905]

@@sowingpeas535 quit wearing masks! They are only a sign of obedience to a tyrannical government and do not stop anything!

[@rosaliamartinez8956]

@@nancyliberty905 You should allow people to do what your last name state .

[@cheriesullivan1494]

True about single stem, but I leave mine more of a bush like, I get tons of tomatoes this way! I’ve never had any issues doing it that way! At one time I had tons of tomatoe plants and would get 20 to 30+ tomatoes a DAY! I never really ruined them except suckers! And my tomatoes are real sweet like, probably type of tomatoes I planted? I grow a LOT of grape tomatoes, sweets! I get TONS of tomatoes and every year I get more new plants just from dropping tomatoes from the year before. I drop them onto the ground when they can’t be eaten, like example a bird got to one. Right now I have a TON of tomatoes on my side growth, I don’t pick them all. Also, one year I pruned them back like you’re showing, but the plants did bad! I live in central Florida and the extra leaves help shade, but not a ton left. If it’s pruned a LOT the plants can’t survive the heat here for some reason. Leaving them extremely exposed For staking I use same stakes because it is cheap! I use yarn... yep, yarn! Never have had a problem. We can’t just push the stake in the ground, it’s to Sandy. We use a mallet and rebar to creat a hole, then put steak in. I put my stakes in when my plants are about 1/2 to 1 ft tall. This way it’s ready and doesn’t damage the roots! It’s easier that way! As the plant grows, it’s easier to tie up. Especially the ground, it’s already pretty soft from sowing. Also I put my stake just a bit closer because of it bending, not good.

[@cocoazen]

Thank you, this is helpful!

[@faithhollowfarms]

I have watched this video a few times and still find a little nugget of information that helpful each time! One question I have is, can you put the steak in first then plant your tomato plant at the base? Or would it impead its initial growth?

[@JLoveGardens]

This is my first year with indeterminates, and when I pruned the first suckers I accidently cut off the main growing tip on one! Lol So I'm letting a sucker grow at the top of it to take over! Thanks for all you do Luke!

[@susanprager9287]

Thank you for this video. Started my 1st garden in 30 years and today I brought in 30 tomatoes.

[@NoName-xt1wn]

i love how excited you get for gardening not alot of youtube gardeners are like that its refreshing

[@Gaby8532]

honestly! it makes me want to garden right away

[@Yllohyllod]

@@Gaby8532 me too!

[@DisabledCreation]

Hope you check out James Prigioni. Dude's passion is super infectious, also his dog Tuck is super cute!

[@kristenoberhauser8228]

I use old t-shirt material cut into strips. It is soft, gives, and is recycling something I would throw away. Great ideas.

[@The990990990]

Really enjoying your channel. How would I incorporate nitrogen fixers such as peas to help the nitrogen levels? Are the nitrogen levels sufficient enough from peas or other nitrogen fixers for tomatoes? I will incorporate mashed up alfalfa pellets as well. And if nitrogen fixers are sufficient for early growth, how many pea plants would i need for say 12 tomato plants? Must i do anything to the peas to prevent it from using the nitrogen it stored from it using it itself? Thanks a lot i really love your videos. I’m a Canadian gardener about to experience my first gardening season in Finland, however, i only ever grew in pots.

[@sarahpacetti4818]

Determinates have their purpose though, if you don't have much time to prune and harvest.

[@ThesmartestTem]

I let my variety needs decide. I like to make homemade sauce, so I need a lot of romas, which are determinate. But my beefsteaks or cherry tomatoes I prefer indeterminate.

[@sarahpacetti4818]

@@ThesmartestTem yup, I made sauce for the first time last year and was surprised how much they cooked down (I grew no paste tomatoes at all). this year I have 4 varieties of determinate pastes planted. fingers crossed for more sauce

[@MIgardener]

This is just how we grow though. Nothing against them at all!

[@Just-Nikki]

Flameo Marshmallow yep, I grow canning and paste tomatoes, stuffers fresh slicers and several cherry varieties. It’s all about our personal needs.

[@hopeking3588]

height? Have a small patio so I slso do detrimanent

[@nateellenberger6043]

3:10 Phosphorus is going to give you the root growth your want (it speeds up root production), and the potassium is going to give you higher brix/sweeter fruit. Potassium determines "the quality" of your fruit. All plants start to deplete potassium dramatically during fruit and flowering. You have to replace that potassium, as the plant uses it up during fruit/flowering, if you want to keep high brix/sweet tasting, gorgeous looking fruit.

[@Biddybee]

Absolutely right

[@victoryak86]

I’ve been trying to get more accurate info on the best ratios of N P K throughout the growing season. I’m surprised that I’m not finding more on some of these channels on this fundamental. I think your point about K is correct and my organic fertilizer has a rather low number. Curious what you might recommend for a fertilizer that has the best ratios? Thx so much.

[@DC-xu4eg]

Try Espoma organic fertilizers.