7 Mistakes to AVOID When Growing Tomatoes |Are You Guilty of These?|

[@skgreenhouse]

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[@JeffGray]

The best blossom end rot fix I've ever seen was told to me by a champion tomato grower: put about a half cup of powdered milk into the hole at planting time. I've used that for years and never had blossom end rot (unless I forgot to do it).

[@flobbergassy]

That's great if you have a lack of calcium already, but most of the time there's plenty of calcium in the soil and properly watering will allow the uptake of the nutrients.

[@briantheflorist5106]

Great tip. However, I have a feeling you're just a great gardener that rarely has garden issues.

[@RadioactuveToy]

@@flobbergassy The only time I had blossom end rot was when I was a bit neglectful in watering during a particular dry spell one year, never had the issue other wise. I add a small amount of pulverized eggshells mixed with vinegar and wood ash every year, so calcium isn't an issue here.

[@2pugman]

I haven't had any BER in two years. I add powdered lime to the pot. As I plant, I mix a lime paste and dip the roots into the paste. During the growing season I give the tomatoes a lime drink when watering.

[@flobbergassy]

@@RadioactuveToy Under-watering can also cause the issue, so makes sense.

[@JacobSanders-u2j]

I do believe your raised bed videos are maybe the best I’ve ever seen.

[@ma3stro681]

But there’s no mulch … 😂

[@andreajohnstone2535]

My grandmother always used fish fertilizer out on their farm. They moved to the city suburbs when W.W. 2 started and she planted this big rose garden, and yes, she used fish fertilizer! Fish fertilizer made everything she planted grow.

[@brandonbell5357]

Actually it does

[@aladrasullivan9018]

I bury fish in my soil 2 weeks before I plant,have a bumper crop every year!

[@tinaingram885]

Great video. I'm in NC east of Charlotte in the country. Nice to have a local person to give us advice. We are doing raised beds because of my major lower back surgery. Hello from Locust NC

[@hunteralexander9791]

I just started growing my first tomato plants as my neighbor ended up with more than she could handle. I feel like I relate a lot to what you say as I’m in northern South Carolina and we likely have an almost identical climate to deal with. Thank you so much for creating such content!

[@joannenuzzi137]

You are very pleasant to watch! To the point n energetic and we all appreciate it! God bless you and your endeavors!

[@fromseedtobloommedia9340]

That Neptunes harvest is the best I use it on my tomatoes and flowers whenever they are set buds, it keeps my plants flowering

[@ladonnawoodley5279]

I'm a new subscriber and this is the first of your videos I've seen...but it won't be the last. I love the fast pace, informative, easy to follow tips. Thanks! Even though I just turned 63, I'm a relatively new gardener, 2020...you know the story. Keep them coming; I've got so much to learn.

[@davidjudd951]

I love these videos and have used some of the tips in my 30 plus years of gardening. But I think my best yields have been from just old style planting techniques. Such as, putting a layer of horse manure over the entire garden every fall, and tilling it in at early spring. Then just planting the tomatoes in a crater with just the top canopy above ground. As the plant grows, fill the crater with it's own surrounding dirt that was mixed with homemade compost and added bone meal. Eventually the soil will become level at the stem, and hense a large root system. My best yields always seemed to be when I only pruned the yellowing branches, and never pruned suckers. I totally get the sucker pruning advice, but for me, my best yields are when I don't prune. I live in Western Missouri in the middle of the state where it gets really hot.

[@almabracete394]

This video answered all my questions. I’ve made many of the mistakes you describe. I’m better informed for next year’s season. Thank you for all the valuable information.

[@charitymiles1026]

I just discovered you’re the greenhouse maybe 2 miles from my house! I’m glad to see I’m following a local’s gardening tips! 😊

[@RocknOut]

I would recommend Bodacious. I've been growing them in NE Ohio for 3 years. I stack up 2 4 foot fencing cages and the grow well above it. They produce 1lb-1.5lb. red juice tomatoes. I bury a 5gal. bucket 50% in the ground with 4 holes drilled 1 inch from bottom around the bucket. I plant 1 plant at each hole. Works great for watering through the bucket in the hot summer months. Seed comes from Burpee and I've seen it for sale at home depot and menards. Bodacious has become my favorite tomato plant out of 40 years of growing. Planting sunflowers near them helps big time.

[@annai6393]

I love your video and your honesty! The best sentence ever is "How to outdo your neighbors!" If someone here says they do not care, they are lying. As to my mistakes, I am guilty of rot on my better boy as I was away for a week and we had a dry spell, but my cherry tomatoes did just fine with it.

[@skgreenhouse]

Thank you for watching! 🙏 I'm having a blast making these videos!

[@onlythetruth883]

​@@skgreenhouse How about Tommy Toes? What are these?

[@janelandry6584]

Thanks for explaining determinate vs indeterminate.

[@nancynorthcutt2950]

I really enjoyed watching your video on 7 mistakes growing tomatoes. You are very informative and there was not a lot of unnecessary talking. Thanks 👍👍👍

[@simonedreyer9025]

Good evening from South Africa. Enjoy your videos tremendously

[@justinlane3276]

Thank you so much! I really appreciate you watching 🙏

[@MikeKuhn-fp4io]

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[@ethanboyd7843]

I've experimented (and wrecked) pruning on the top 15ish cultivars and man you nailed it. I have a guest with an RV, would a little shade really be ok? There's a video of a kid cutting his indeterminates into nothing but a straight stick, and I was overzealous too but he's pruning "because the extra growth isn't leaving enough energy for his fruits". I learned this too but this is the best advice as it's not the daily art we want it to be when we learn something new.

[@f9qo]

It's the first time I have heard that it's best to keep tomato soil consistently damp, my impression has always been to let the soil dry out to a couple of inches down before giving a deep watering.

[@skgreenhouse]

You can definitely let them dry out some just not too much. A lot of my customers get blossom end rot for this reason.

[@erikl85]

I've found it's very difficult to over-water tomatoes. Right now in this heatwave I've been watering twice a day (in containers), they wilt if I only do once a day.

[@raksha1940]

Hi Justin! This is my first time watching your show..I love it.. I love the way you explain your techniques..Thank you! God Bless!🙏❤️🥰

[@TrevyTrev-andTheFunkyPets]

2nd year gardening. Learning from mistakes but not giving up. Just take more notes for next year. Great video

[@douglasworley-lr9dr]

Army Vet.....Lumberton, N.C.!!!!!😊😊😊

[@gardengirl2420]

Great video. I am always jealous of the area you live in. I live in Zone 9b of California. Think HOT all summer. Had a nursery owner tell me to not expect’lush’/pretty gardens like they do in North Carolina. Just enjoy the harvest. LOVE TOMATO SANDWICHES!!!

[@johnreeves3380]

Great local NC advice backed by great explanations, appreciate your sharing AND love that you keep it lively

[@mlynnlm9068]

Hi! I just discovered your channel. I live in the PNW & I love to garden & grow my own vegetables & fruits. Thank you for all the information.

[@dennismoore8351]

I grow both types. Amish paste for canning and three types of indeterminate for eating.

[@mariefededwards9841]

Good morning from uk, thank you for you video, nice, clear, and to the point, I will try to find that feed.

[@SueL-c7v]

Great video Justin! I agree wholeheartedly with your 7 tips. I live in southwestern Ontario, Canada, and the humidity we get in the summer can be overwhelming. I prune my tomatoes to avoid late blight, an ongoing issue.

[@jackielindner3226]

I really love your videos. They have been so useful. This is my first time doing a raised bed garden and I have learned so much. Thank you.

[@SwheatCents]

Howdy brother I just found your channel! I'm right down 74 right outside Gastonia! Great info!

[@FootFungusTreatment_Tao]

Growing tomatoes is a fun and rewarding experience, but there are some common mistakes that can negatively impact your yield. One of the most significant mistakes is overwatering, which can lead to root rot and other fungal diseases. It's important to water deeply but less frequently to allow the soil to dry out in between watering. Additionally, not pruning or staking your tomato plants can cause them to become overcrowded and decrease air circulation, leading to disease and poor fruit production. Be sure to give your tomato plants plenty of room to grow and provide support as needed.

[@bigtomatoplantslover6205]

"Beautiful Garden~ Thank you for good sharing. Like it My friend, have a good day"

[@anitaburton4662]

You were spot on about the tomato sammich!!

[@Deejay-e2f]

I'm so glad that I stumbled unto your video. Highly informative, entertaining and the best of all, you're right up the road from Charlotte, so the growing conditions and tips pertain directly to me.

[@RizzlyBear444]

Thanks, I have been growing tomatoes for years I live in the PNW and never know if it's going to be a rainy season or dry. I can alway learn, I usually use compost tea in a backpack as I grow a ton of tomatoes. This year I am using fish emulsion when I run out I will buy the brand you use. Thank you for the videos, I am now a follower. Look up Florida weave for tomato staking, I have been using this way for years.

[@smoore1112]

Thanks for the tips. I have a question...I am doing container gardening this year. When you container garden, is it a good idea to put straw/hay on top to help retain moisture. And if so, how much? Luv your channel. ❤

[@Lee-ou8dz]

Hi - I’ve had the best luck with grass clippings. I save all grass for composting. I started with hay then went to wood chips. The grass has been the best.

[@leeevers8976]

My first year trying a container tomatoes, no luck so far, each one had blossom end rot. Still trying here in NC too.

[@skgreenhouse]

Don't give up! You will get the hang of it! What do you think went wrong?

[@blipblip88]

This is a very good video. Thanks. Very informative. I never know what kind of tomato I'm growing, because I save seeds from favorite tomatoes I buy from roadside farmer's stands and then grow them in the dining room in late winter...Problem is that they end up growing rather long and spindly, so I have to bury a lot of the stem when I put them in the ground. I DO like the way you have the tomato plants all tied up along the poles and will have to try that.

[@wonhome2711]

You're a great inspiration, I can't wait to plant my tomatoes tomorrow! Thanks

[@jeaninewalsh5120]

Hi Justin, beautiful garden!! I'm loving these videos!! So glad I found your channel. I like how you explain everything. I've had beds along time but this year we are putting in a large vegetable garden and we are planting a lot of different vegetables so everything you are saying is helping me learn. Is that pine needles between your beds? I saw that Bruce had that at his house as well. I will need something to keep weeds down as I have enough weeds in my beds and don't want to have weeds there in the vegetable garden. I won't be able to keep up with it. I have red tipple and don't want to change that.

[@FootFungusTreatment_Tao]

Another mistake many gardeners make is not fertilizing their tomato plants properly. While it's important to fertilize, over-fertilization can lead to excessive foliage growth and fewer fruits. It's important to use a balanced fertilizer and follow the recommended application rates. Additionally, planting your tomatoes too close together can lead to overcrowding, reduced air circulation, and increased disease pressure. Proper spacing and pruning can help prevent these issues and increase your tomato yield.

[@badgermamaw1870]

I am new to your channel. I am learning so much. I have a notebook/ diary to document soil mixtures, growing schedule, shade/sun, etc. I definitely need the coaching. Thanks Justin.

[@brandonbell5357]

Plant and water wow really

[@erinash22]

Thank you for your videos! They have been so helpful. Can you explain what causes cracking on the tops of the tomatoes? This is my second year and I get a good harvest but almost all of them are cracked and split open.

[@teresaseggerman9402]

That happens when they get dry, then a heavy watering or rain. They absorb too much water too quickly and their skin splits.

[@dillybrown]

Love your videos man! Question though: Why don't you mulch your garden beds?! Living in a state like North Carolina, mulch is crucial for soil water retention and can seriously cut back on your watering to almost nothing! I'm in zone 6B and I've watered my raised beds 2-3 times this whole summer, and then I just check the soil moisture every couple of days with a moisture meter! I heard in one of your previous videos that you water almost every day in the summer! If you enjoy it and have the time, go for it! But if you want to save an enormous amount of time.. MULCH, MULCH, MULCH! :) Great video as always.

[@skgreenhouse]

Hey! Thanks for tuning in! I'm actually big on mulching and think it's a great idea. The reason some of my beds don't is because I'm always rotating crops and doing demonstrations with my soil. Such as showing the consistency of my soil and adding supplements and compost to them. If I were not doing KZbin videos and demonstrations I would mulch a lot more for sure!

[@JamminClemmons]

**DillyBrown,** - Fine! Mulch away -- but yeeeee must remember; mulch zaps nitrogen from the soil AND your plants, as mulch is FRESH (it's ground-up trees). The plants will need the augmentation of fertilizer to avoid this. Preferably, you best go with a ratio of 24-12-6 (which is on the back of any/every fert. bag) and liquid canister of Miracle Grow. - I'm a farmer and landscaper. I know a few t'ings, yah.

[@anann6748]

Thks fo great information learn so much now will improve on tomatoe growing

[@Mrjboomseedco]

Tip I’ve been using for years to get bigger better harvests is using malted barley around base and quality worm castings ontop of that I get bigger fruit sets and it cuts my harvest time down by 15% average

[@yannip2083]

EXCELLENT video! Thank you so much for GREAT INSPIRATION!

[@skgreenhouse]

That means so much! Thank you for your feedback and for watching our videos 🙏

[@margaretalesinu9500]

Wow! This is great! I should have an improved harvest with my tomatoes this season because I see some common mistakes to avoid. Thanks for the tutorials👍🙏

[@rikkitikki1494]

I’ve learned so much from your videos. Especially, to stop doing those 7 mistakes. Looking forward to next season!

[@Holly-jo4jx]

This was great! Thank you for always providing such helpful and entertaining content!

[@nicolejackson4753]

You are so informative thank you the tips!!!

[@llcreationsstudiojournals]

love love your channel and all of your videos!! I have learned so much that I am using in my first garden. thank you so much for sharing with all of us. Linda

[@pamkriner5945]

Per Martha Stewart, I’ve used concrete reinforcing wire to create cages for over 20 years. It comes in 7 foot wide rolls, and a 4 foot length creates a “tube” with a diameter a little over 1 foot. The reaultin cage is over 6 feet tall, and sturdy enough to support a very tall tomato plant. It has a 6” by 6” grid, so pulling out tomatoes is never an issue.

[@kaittemurry4740]

I used cattle fence a created an espalier garden in 2021.. it not only has fruit trees but all my veggies this year..

[@ScorpionVenomStudioGames]

Thank you for all the information. I have a lot to learn and a lot of your videos to catch up too. Thank for sharing.

[@unechaine1]

Thanks a lot for your very instructive video. I'm in south-east of France (Var, Draguignan) and it's too warm and dry for tomatoes .

[@gailm9543]

I enjoyed your video. You’re exactly what I’ve been looking for. I am a new gardener moved from Chicago up to the country and I have a lack of experience so thank you.

[@beatricesishaulunetta4242]

I'm impressed with the explanation

[@truthobserver7792]

Best concise gardening video I've seen...keep up the good work u gotta a new subscriber 😊

[@SerHuntsReviews]

These videos are very inspiring buddy! Thanks’

[@langman5330]

Hello from Lincoln county! Thank you so much for teaching me and my other homies how to grow good local veggies! You’ve taught us a lot thank you!!!

[@kels3972]

Duke's Mayonnaise!!!! Amen!!!

[@skgreenhouse]

Haha yesssss!

[@connietowler3725]

Really like your videos. This year trying to grow tomatoes and one pepper, and the pepper does not look well, have in a pail 🫑 I do have tomatoes growing though🍅 Michigan zone 6

[@skgreenhouse]

Ah thank you for tuning in! 🙏

[@JOHNLOVEONEANOTHER]

Hi. Thank you for the very helpful video. Nice garden and very clean. I like it. What is your enterval days for fertilization? Thanks for response. God bless you!

[@StephanieTrevino-akapebblez]

Enjoyed watching and learning

[@AwesomeBabyBoomer]

What kind of wood are you tomato, squash, and cucumber sticks, and where do you get them?

[@CarolTinapao]

Watching your video friend I'am from the Philippines I love gardening and I love to plant tomatoes also. Nice video that you share thank you so much for sharing appreciated 🙏

[@johntheawsomeful]

Great video sir definitely subscribed. By the way, the effect you're looking for to remove the green screen behind the subscribe animation is called "chroma key"

[@TRspeaksTRUTH]

Thank you for the tips!

[@TnOrchidguy]

Thank you, brother, thank you.

[@JoeandAngie]

DUKE'S RULES!!! In the 70s , we couldn't get Duke's in east TN...my aunt in Hendersonville used to buy us Dukes and ship it to us lol Met my wife 35 yrs ago and she said her aunt from Granite Falls did the same for her family. Everything else pales in comparison. ...was in Shelby 3 wks ago!I' Son went to church camp in Cherokee. Awesome. My tomatoes are unhappy this year...1st time in yrs. Black-edged leaves...

[@classicrocklover5615]

Northern here. Never tasted Dukes, but you Southerners almost fight over mayo brands. Dukes usually wins 😂

[@JoeandAngie]

@@classicrocklover5615 priorities!!

[@missljc13]

I grew up thinking I hated mayo until I found Duke's! I make sure to stay well stocked!!!

[@Constellation00]

Entertaining channel Justin, keep up the good work. I can't wait to start planting thank you.

[@LaraIYD]

Fantastic garden!

[@jammonper]

I sauté the tomato leaves that I cut off. Sometimes I dehydrate the leaves for hot teas. They are full of vitamins.

[@louisaantonian9542]

Really enjoying your interesting and informative videos!

[@emylytle7149]

Justin, my tomatoes are like yellowish, it’s a celebrity kind and I’m in zone 9. I don’t know what happened to my tomatoes. Do you think it needs some fertilizer? Thank you for sharing ur knowledge 👩‍🌾🍅👍👍

[@lkleeberg]

Awesome content! German Johnson and Cherokee purple are our faves this year, along with Helmans mayo😉

[@skgreenhouse]

Hahaha, I do love Cherokee Purple and German Johnson ! Disagree on the mayonnaise!

[@lysan4878]

Blue plate only 😂

[@reneemorgan9320]

Your plants look so healthy! How often and how much do you water your tomatoes? I installed drip irrigation this year but I am still confused on how often/much to water. I have heard so many mixed info. Thanks for the info on the video.

[@dillybrown]

When the top 6-12 inches or so are not wet anymore! depending on your raised garden bed height :)

[@TomParnelle]

Great video! learned that determinate are better for buckets! Is there a good source for inexpensive 7 gallon pots?

[@sansakitty9650]

I got containers for dirt cheap (like 50 cents) at my local garden center. I asked them if they were willing to sell any used ones because at the time I didn't know they had an upstairs with all the new pots lol! So it happened by accident but worked much better than planned. Maybe a nursery by you will do the same thing

[@Kathyb28021]

I live nearby and have learned alot watching your videos. My question/problem is in regards to tomato "wilt". Last year I had beautiful plants, loaded with tomatoes and more than 1/2 of my plants developed "wilt". I removed all the plants that seemed affected but is that enough? Is the bacteria still living in my soil and in my mulch? What steps can I take to be sure my soil is okay & ready for my plants this season? Any tips to prevent this from happening again? Thank you so much.😊 Kathy

[@florencetomi2223]

I love your video. Watching from Nigeria.

[@larrylucas5731]

Hell yeah. I'm in!!!

[@dayafeickert6752]

Love your videos! Great information

[@skgreenhouse]

Thank you so much! I really appreciate it! 🙏

[@KingArtexerxes]

Nobody I know in Kansas City are getting any tomatoes this year, except my neighbor, but only very few. I only have 2 indeterminate heirlooms that are about 7 feet tall, went through many flowers all the way up, but absolutely zero tomatoes. I treat them similar as before when I did get lots of tomatoes.

[@brandonbell5357]

KC no tomatoes lmfao

[@williamfreeh1198]

good video. ive been planting tomatoes for decades and o learned some new tricks. thanks.

[@garyconnor7697]

Best vedio on tomatoes I've seen .thanks

[@QWESIFRANCIS]

How do you treat your soil against fusarium wilt bacteria

[@andybilakshow260]

Initially (right after your last planting season) I've seen the top layer spread out in the sun & covered with a black tarp.

[@Lisa-nx7fl]

Question, I'm in the panhandle of Texas, we've had so many days of 100+ temp. and wind also. And more in store. My tomatoes are not even putting on blossoms. The leaves are curled. Do I keep trying with them or just give up? We're under water restrictions, but if you have a garden we're allowed to water. I feel like at this point I'm just wasting water. Same with my peppers, banana, jalapeno and bells. Thanks

[@bal20]

Ive just watched abou 12 videos on tomatoes and gotta say this was one of if not the best

[@MADDASNIESSUH]

Justin,Thank you for best info.

[@BlakeRobert777]

What kind of soil do you use for tomatoes? Do you use urea fertilizer as well for your tomatoes?

[@AthinaRydahl]

Hi Justin thank you so much for all the great tips and your great energy!! I m was wondering if you have plans to make a video for how to grow potatoes in pots. Thank you again

[@pennynichols6561]

Have had a big juicy tomato sandwich almost everyday for the last week! Nothing like summer tomatoes!

[@lisamh9037]

Watching this video with my vision of two slices of white bread with my own homegrown tomato in between! We use Hellmann's instead of Dukes up here (Ohio) but I've been told it's the same thing (?). I've seen it in stores here lately... I'll check it out. Yummms

[@Lochness19]

I grew determinate tomatoes last year (Mountain Merit) in a container and they were already producing in late July which is pretty good for northern climates like mine (near Toronto). But most impressive was that they kept producing until mid October... and then when we brought them in the greenhouse to protect them from cool nights and to provide warmer day-time temperatures, they kept producing until late November. 4 months of production - not bad for a determinate variety. This year I'm growing Mountain Merit in-ground so we'll see how that compares. So far the plants are much larger, but seem like they're lagging behind a bit on production since we don't have any ripe fruit yet. But we have like 30 good sized unripe fruit per plant compared to just 3-6 at a time when they were in pots last year.

[@AllThingsWoWarcraft]

wow, thats crazy! so cool

[@ceg2235]

Wow! Excellent video filled with helpful information! Thank you!

[@mommacricut1178]

Thanks for this video. Planting my seedlings today

[@littlelamb1452]

I absolutely love your videos. Thank you for the great info.

[@heyadriennehey]

Just sprouted creole tomato seeds from a tomato! Can’t wait to grow these babies.

[@billytingen3567]

Dang Man. Your garden looks amazing.Great Job!!!! I do very much enjoy your videos as much for the informational content as when you release the inner mischievous, funny kid. I laugh at your antics and laughter keeps us all alive. Thanks for sharing. It was extremely helpful.

[@tracbol1]

I use 4 foot field fence to make cages. I cut enough off from the roll to make a cage to be 20-24" in diameter. I then stack them on opposite sides and use zip stripes to hold them in place.

[@brandonbell5357]

I use the fence like around the white house to keep my neighbor out he's a pot thieve

[@zanny3754]

Your video is really helpful. I just have a full grown roma tomato plant here in mississippi and in these hot days where temperature rises above 90F. My tomato plant gives lots of flowers buds but unfortunately there’s no flower blooming occur. Can you please suggest me something that how can i get flowers or its just happening because of high temperatures. Thank you 🙏🏼

[@chompers11]

Take an electric toothbrush and vibrate each of the flower stems for about 2 seconds anytime between 11am and 3pm to hand pollinate

[@zanny3754]

@@chompers11 but pollination occur when flower blooms currently my plant is only giving flower buds but no flower. Hope you understand.

[@chompers11]

@@zanny3754 oh sorry I missed that :/ I dont know good luck friend

[@zanny3754]

@@chompers11 thank you for your time and reply really appreciate it. You just found a new follower🤗🤗. Hope it’s just because of high temperature.