Short simple list of how to grow tomatoes In this post I’ve tried to keep things simple. Here’s the short version of how to grow tomatoes from seed. If you want to geek out a bit on the ins and outs of growing tomatoes, check out the longer more detailed read here Sow Sow as…
Different types of tomato
What different types are there to grow? There are loads of different types and varieties of tomatoes ranging from tiny cherry or grape tomatoes right up to giant beefsteak tomatoes, and everything in between! Before we start picking seeds though the most important thing to think about is: What do you want your tomatoes for?…
Companion plants for tomatoes
What is companion planting? Companion planting is a method of growing plants together that are beneficial to one or both plants. As we are howdoigrowtomatoes.co.uk we will focus on companion plants for tomatoes, but I will put up a page with general companion planting guides soon. Companion plants for tomatoes BorageBasilChivesCarrotsCalendulaGarlicMarigoldsNasturtiumsOnionsPeppersLettuce Sage Borage Borage can…
Growing tomatoes in pots or the ground
In this post we’ll look into the pro’s and con’s for either growing your tomatoes in pots or directly into the soil. The examples in the post will be for small seedlings (either purchased from your local garden or grow from seed yourself) being potted on. Before planting Planting tomatoes in soil Tomatoes will grow…