Get That Garden Into Shape

By now you should be getting that garden into shape. I have my lettuce in, onions in, peas in. Getting my raised beds ready. Fresh Jersey Tomatoes coming soon!

The garden is growing well

Check out how fast those tomatoes are growing. Plums are on the left, then some peppers, and then more tomatoes in the back.

Up next...Hand Pollination

Having problems getting a lot of fruits & veggies from your plants. Try hand pollination.
More to come on this subject later.

Cut those shoots!

Cut or pinch those shoots that come out along the main stem & branches. You will get much more from your plants this way!

Garden 2008

This is my garden so far this year. Its 2 pictures put together in photoshop.

New Planting Season

Started to plant the Tomatoes yesterday, a little bit early this year since we have had some good weather.

Tomatoes

Had to put stakes on the tomatoes yesterday. They are growing fast. You can see how we put our grass clippings in the garden rows. Check out the flowers in the bottom photo.

The Jersey Tomato

You can see the saucers I make around my tomatoes to allow the water to go diectly to the roots. I just planted my peppers on the right side of the photo. Pictures taken on 5-9-2007.

Planting my Tomatoes

Check out the nice roots since I transferred the tomatoes to bigger pots earlier. This gives the plant a real healthy start. Set the plant in middle of hole, then fill around root ball with the Miracle Grow potting soil. Make a saucer, then sprinkle a little potting soil on top. Water the plants with a pail in the saucers. Get ready for some nice tomatoes! Remember they need water to grow. I water every night as long as its sunny the first week. After that start to let them go longer and the roots will grow deep. Check back to see how fast they grow.

Planting my Tomatoes

Tools of the trade are some Epson Salt, a digger, and some Miracle Grow potting soil. The tomato plant ready for the planting. I have a raised bed row that I dig a hole in, then sprinkle some Epson Salt in bottom. I then put a little Miracle Grow potting soil in next. next post for more pictures.

Time to plant those tomatoes

I've decided its time to plant my tomatoes tomorrow. I'll hold back on my peppers though. Check back for the pictures and tips to get some great tasting tomatoes.

Setting out the tomatoes in the garden

Putting the plants in the garden before planting. I plant mostly tomatoes, but I also plant peppers. 14 plants and 5 varieties will give lots of peppers. I plant 6 varieties of tomatoes. to give us plenty to use and to give away.

The Jersey Tomato

If you are following along, your tomatoes should look pretty good in the bigger pots now. Now I watch the weather carefully because in my area frost free date is May 15. I try to get them in early if possible, but not if its going to be too cold at night. Check back for the next update.

The Jersey Tomato

Make sure to check those pots frequently to keep the soil moist. By now your tomatoes should be looking pretty good after transplanting to bigger pots.

The Jersey Tomato

I'm going to be talking about the "Jersey tomato" over the next few weeks, seeing how I believe we can grow the best tasting tomatoes around! My wife and I usually start out by buying good quality "six packs" of plants from a local grower. We then transplant them into bigger pots with some "Miracle Grow" potting soil. I know what your thinking, why not grow them from seed?, who has the time to do that? Not me. For more pictures you can head over to my website