1. Presented by Diana Walgren
Home grown Tomatoes
Presented by Diana Walgren
Instructor Rollie Finke
8/3/2019

2. Tomatoes are good for you and fun to grow!
KEY NUTRIENTS
Vitamin C for healthy gums, skin
and blood.
Potassium to help maintain normal
blood pressure.
Antioxidant lycopene which may
prevent certain types of cancer.

3. Choose a tomato
Selecting Tomatoes Varieties A wide assortment of tomato varieties are available. Fruit color, size, and disease resistance are all factors to consider when selecting varieties. In addition to differences in growth habit, tomato categories include early crop, main crop, paste, and cherry (small fruited). Heirloom tomatoes offer a full flavor and unique characteristics but are more susceptible to diseases and malformed fruit. Low acid tomatoes are yet another option.

4. Pots with or without trellis
grow ‘Em Inside
Table top planters
Pots with or without trellis
Hanging pots

5. grow ‘em outside Patio pots Trellis for climbing varieties
Raised garden beds
Garden
Patio pots
Trellis for climbing varieties
Raised garden beds
Garden

6. Know when to plant
Know your zone

7. Compost or fertilize
Compost
Fertilizer

8. some insects can be harmful, protect your plants with a pesticide or insecticide
( Tomato Hornworm Moth)
(Tomato Hornworm)

9. Enjoy!

10. You can find more information about tomatoes and how to grow them at and at the links below:
produce/tomatoes
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