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Problems with tall tomatoes?

19 years ago

I recently posted asking for suggestions on how to plant tall tomatoes (3'+) that I've grown from seed in my greenhouse. I got a lot of good advice, but I had one remaining question: If a tomato plant is tall when it goes in the ground, but is otherwise strong and bushy, is that going to hurt production of tomatoes or cause some other problems?

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cbars
19 years ago
I would equate a strong, bushy plant going in the ground as a prime candidate to be a good producer. Why would you think otherwise??

Bury them deep, a little water and fertilizer, and presto - tomatoes!!

No worries.

Gary
elkwc
19 years ago
From my 40 plus years growing here in my conditions no. I've never noticed any difference. Like all questions there are many answers as we all garden in a little different conditons. Every year I plant them from 6" to at least 2' and notice no problems when I plant them deep. JMO. Jay
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