Guide to Growing Early Girl Tomatoes

Early Girl Tomato

Light Full sun.
Fruit size 6 to 8 oz.
Matures 50 days after planting.
Spacing 36 inches apart.
Plant size 6 to 8 feet.
Plant type Indeterminate.

How long does it take to grow Early Girl tomatoes?
How do you plant Early Girl tomatoes?
Do Early Girl tomatoes need pruning?
How often should you water early girl tomatoes?
Are coffee grounds good for tomato plants?
Are Early Girl tomato plants indeterminate?
Is Epsom salt good for tomatoes?
Do tomatoes grow better in pots or in the ground?
Why are my Early Girl tomatoes small?
Should I pinch off tomato flowers?
Should you cut the bottom leaves off tomato plants?

How long does it take to grow Early Girl tomatoes?

Fruit maturity ranges from 50 to 62 days (1.6 to 2.0 mo) after transplanting, depending on the source, which appeals to growers in climates with shorter growing seasons. Early Girl can tolerate temperatures as low as 40 °F (4 °C) and is well-suited to hot, dry climates. Early girl is reliable and prolific.

How do you plant Early Girl tomatoes?

So exactly how to grow Early Girl tomatoes? Plant the seeds in full sun or, if you are planting seedlings, plant them deep, covering more than half of the stems. The tomatoes will be ready to harvest in about 50 days.

Do Early Girl tomatoes need pruning?

'Early Girl' tomatoes grow on long, rambling vines that can reach more than 8 feet in length by the end of the summer. If neglected, they become diseased and bear less fruit. Pruning them keeps them healthy, encourages more fruit production and makes harvesting that tasty fruit easier.

How often should you water early girl tomatoes?

These tomatoes need at least one inch (2.5 cm) of water per week and prefer six hours or more of direct sun each day. Tomatoes need even watering to prevent rotting. Water thoroughly but not too often (twice per week should suffice at first), and try to water early in the day so that plants will dry off before evening.

Are coffee grounds good for tomato plants?

High in nitrogen, they can have a second life as a natural fertilizer and pest deterrent and are ideal for use in growing tomatoes. ... Depending on the intended result, coffee grounds can be scattered around the base of tomato plants or used in compost for them.

Are Early Girl tomato plants indeterminate?

Early Girl bears lots of fruit for early harvest, but because the vines are indeterminate, they continue producing through summer. ... In our Alabama test garden, where conditions are ideal and the growing season is long, we harvest an average of 300 tomatoes from each Early Girl plant!

Is Epsom salt good for tomatoes?

Epsom salt used as a foliar spray or soil additive will help tomato and pepper plants grow and produce larger, tastier yields. ... Epsom salt is highly soluble and easily taken in by plants when combined with water and sprayed on leaves.

Do tomatoes grow better in pots or in the ground?

Tomato plants do very well in rich, well-drained soil, which makes them suited to container growing, even on small balconies. ... Opt for determinate, compact bush varieties; indeterminate varieties, which are more robust and grow much higher, require a greater volume of earth than most containers can provide.

Why are my Early Girl tomatoes small?

The most common cause for small tomatoes is stressed plants. ... The soil should be kept consistently moist or the plants may show signs of stress such as wilting, leaf drop, or tomatoes that are too small. Many gardeners grow tomatoes in self-watering containers to ensure proper soil moisture for fruit development.

Should I pinch off tomato flowers?

Pinching off the flowers of the tomato plants before transplanting them in late spring allows the plants to develop stronger root systems. ... After transplanting, allow the tomato plant to bud and flower. If you continue to pinch back, there won't be time for pollination and fruiting.

Should you cut the bottom leaves off tomato plants?

QUESTION: Should you cut the bottom leaves off tomato plants? ANSWER: Once your tomato plants have reached 12 to 18 inches tall, you may notice that some of the leaves are dying or turning yellow. It's fine to remove those leaves as long as they are below the first set of flowers on your tomato plant.