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A general recommendation is to place tomato plants about 18-24 inches apart, but plant spacing actually depends a lot on the type of tomato variety you're planting. Research the variety or follow spacing guidelines on the seed packet or plant tag.
- How many tomato plants do I need for a family of 4?
- How many tomato plants can you plant together?
- How far apart do you plant tomato plants in a raised bed?
- How far apart should you plant tomatoes and cucumbers?
- What can you plant next to tomatoes?
- What is the best month to plant tomatoes?
- Can I plant tomatoes and peppers next to each other?
- What can you not plant next to tomatoes?
- How many tomato plants can I grow in a 4x4 raised bed?
- What vegetables should not be planted next to each other?
- How far apart do you plant Early Girl tomatoes?
- What happens if you plant tomatoes too close together?
How many tomato plants do I need for a family of 4?
Planting a vegetable garden for a family
| Crop (number of plants per ft. of row) | Number of plants per person | Number of plants for a family of 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Squash (1 plant/6 ft. of row) | 1-2 plants | 3 plants |
| Tomato (1 plant/2 ft. of row) | 2-4 plants | 4-6 plants |
| Zucchini (1 plant/3 ft. of row) | 1-2 plants | 4 plants |
How many tomato plants can you plant together?
1 Unless the pot is tremendous in size (like the size of a raised bed) plant only one tomato plant per pot. To get an idea of minimum size, one tomato plant can be successfully grown in a large reusable grocery bag, which is the minimum size per plant.
How far apart do you plant tomato plants in a raised bed?
A good rule of thumb to follow for most tomato varieties is to plant them 24 – 36 inches apart. This helps give them plenty of room to grow and flourish, even with the big vines they produce. Many beginner gardeners like to push the plants together and try to put them a little closer together than recommended.
How far apart should you plant tomatoes and cucumbers?
Plant seedlings 15 inches apart with staking or cages for support. Space the rows 36 to 48 inches apart. Fill each hole completely with soil for a stable base. Water deeply at ground level from a watering can when transplanting both cucumber and tomato seedlings to reduce root shock.
What can you plant next to tomatoes?
Companion Plants to Grow With Tomatoes
- Basil. Basil and tomatoes are soulmates on and off the plate. ...
- Parsley. ...
- Garlic. ...
- Borage and squash. ...
- French marigolds and nasturtiums. ...
- Asparagus. ...
- Chives.
What is the best month to plant tomatoes?
Tomatoes run on warmth; plant in late spring and early summer except in zone 10, where they are a fall and winter crop. For a head start on growing, plant starter plants instead of seeds.
Can I plant tomatoes and peppers next to each other?
Tomatoes
Although it's usually recommended to not plant tomatoes and peppers right after each other in the same bed every year, they can be grown together in the same garden bed (and then rotated to another bed next season).
What can you not plant next to tomatoes?
Plants that should not share space with tomatoes include the Brassicas, such as broccoli and cabbage. Corn is another no-no, and tends to attract tomato fruit worm and/or corn ear worm. Kohlrabi thwarts the growth of tomatoes and planting tomatoes and potatoes increases the chance of potato blight disease.
How many tomato plants can I grow in a 4x4 raised bed?
A 4'x4' raised bed can accommodate 4 or 5 tomato plants. For USDA zones with longer growing seasons, & for indeterminate tomato varieties, only 2 or 3 tomato plants might fit in a 4'x'4' raised bed. Determinate tomato plants typically require less space than indeterminate varieties.
What vegetables should not be planted next to each other?
Other commonly believed plant incompatibilities include the following plants to avoid near one another:
- Mint and onions where asparagus is growing.
- Pole beans and mustard near beets.
- Anise and dill neighboring carrots.
- Cucumber, pumpkin, radish, sunflower, squash, or tomatoes close to potato hills.
How far apart do you plant 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.
What happens if you plant tomatoes too close together?
Tomatoes planted too closely together may be more likely to develop problems, such as: Disease – A lot of plant diseases flourish on moist leaves. If tomatoes are planted so closely together that sunlight and air can't dry out the leaves, the plants will be more likely to develop harmful diseases.
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