10 Gardening Tips For Growing Tons Of Cherry Tomatoes

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00:0010 Gardening Tips for Growing Tons of Cherry Tomatoes

00:03Start seeds indoors at the optimal time.

00:08Sow 6 to 8 weeks before last frost.

00:10Provide strong light and 75 to 85 degrees Fahrenheit warmth for compact, vigorous seedlings.

00:17Choose high-producing, disease-resistant varieties.

00:20Select prolific, disease-resistant cultivars like Sun Gold, Sweet 100, or Juliet to maximize yields and reduce mid-season losses.

00:31Amend soil with organic matter.

00:33Work in 3 to 4 inches of compost or aged manure to enrich soil biology, moisture retention, and sweetness.

00:41Provide full sun exposure.

00:43Ensure 6 to 8 hours of direct sun because warmth and light boost flowering, ripening, and pollinator activity for reliable fruit set.

00:52Install sturdy support systems.

00:55Use cages, stakes, or trellises to elevate vines.

00:58Improve airflow, reduce disease, and simplify pruning and harvesting.

01:04Practice consistent deep watering.

01:07Provide 1 to 2 inches weekly via deep soaks or drip, preventing cracking, blossom end rot, and uneven sweetness.

01:15Mulch to conserve moisture and suppress weeds.

01:19Apply 2 to 3 inches of straw, leaves, or clippings to stabilize soil temperature.

01:24Reduce evaporation.

01:25Reduce evaporation and discourage weeds.

01:28Prune suckers on indeterminate varieties.

01:31Pinch suckers from leaf axles to channel energy into fruiting, improving airflow, tidiness, and sustained larger truss production.

01:41Fertilize with balanced, low-nitrogen feed.

01:43After establishment, switch to 5, 10-10, and calcium support.

01:49Avoid excess nitrogen to favor blossoms and healthy fruit.

01:53Encourage pollinators with companion flowers.

01:56Plant barrage, calendula, and nasturtiums to attract bees and hoverflies.

02:01Enhance pollination.

02:03And provide pest-deterring ecological benefits.