#Sugar rush tomato install

Weeds take vital moisture and nutrients away from the vegetable plants. Follow the package directions to determine how much, and how often, to feed.Д«e sure to keep the garden well-weeded. Give plants a boost later in the season with a fertilizer formulated for vegetables.ДЇertilizers are available in many forms: granulated, slow-release, liquid feeds, organic or synthetic. Fertilizing InstructionsДЄ well prepared planting bed enriched with organic matter such as compost or manure and a mild general-purpose, granulated fertilizer gets plants off to a good start. If the first 2-4вЂќ (5-10cm) of soil is dry, it is time to water. To check for soil moisture use your finger or a small trowel to dig in and examine the soil. How often to water will depend on rainfall, temperature and how quickly the soil drains. Deep watering encourages roots to grow further into the ground resulting in a sturdier plant with more drought tolerance. Thoroughly soaking the ground every 2-3 days is better than watering a little bit daily. Moist foliage encourages disease and mold that can weaken or damage plants. If the garden area is large, and a sprinkler is necessary, try to water in the morning so that plant foliage has time to dry through the day. Hand watering using a watering wand with a sprinkler head attached is also a good way to control watering.

A soaker hose is a great investment for keeping plants healthy and reducing water lost through evaporation. Ideally water should only be applied to the root zone - an area roughly 6-12вЂќ (15-30cm) from the base of the plant, not the entire plant. Vining vegetables can occupy a lot of space, so provide a trellis, fence, or other structure that allows the plant to grow vertically to maximize garden space.

#Sugar rush tomato install

It's best to install cages early in the spring, at planting time, before the foliage gets bushy. Plan ahead for plants that get tall and require staking or support cages. Position plants so that taller plants are in the center or background of the garden and shorter plants in the foreground. Set the plant in the hole.Д¬heck the plant label for suggested spacing and the mature height of the plant. This is especially important if the roots are dense and have filled up the container.

Grasping the plant at the top of the root ball, use your finger to lightly rake apart the lower roots apart. Rotate the container and continue to tap, loosening the soil until the plant pulls smoothly from the pot.Дig the hole up to two times larger than the root ball and deep enough that the plant will be at the same level in the ground as the soil level in the container.

If the plant is in a pot, brace the base of the plant, tip it sideways and tap the outside of the pot to loosen. If plant doesn't loosen, continue pressing on the outside of the container while gently grasping the base of the plant and tugging carefully so as not to crush or break the stem until the plant is released. If plants are in a pack, gently squeeze the outside of the individual plant cell while tipping container to the side. Give plants an extra boost by adding a granulated fertilizer formulated for vegetables or and all-purpose feed (such as a fertilizer labeled 5-10-5). Organic ingredients improve drainage, add nutrients, and encourage earthworms and other organisms that help keep soil healthy. Add organic matter such as manure, peat moss or garden compost until the soil is loose and easy to work. Prepare the garden by breaking up the existing soil (use a hoe, spade, or power tiller) to a depth of 12-16вЂќ (30-40cm). Select a sunny site, away from trees and close to a water source if possible.