1 Care
1.1 Where to Plant?
1.2 How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Grafting, Seedlings
1.3 Plant Maintenance
1.4 Watering Plants
1.4.1 Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
1.4.2 In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
1.4.3 In Spring
1.4.4 In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
1.5 Soil
1.5.1 Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
1.5.2 Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
1.5.3 Soil Drainage Capacity
1.6 Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
1.7 Pruning
Proper mowing practices are necessary, Prune after flowering
Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in winter, Prune ocassionally, Remove deadheads
1.8 Fertilizers
Compost, Fertilize the soil before planting, General garden fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
1.9 Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Leaf curl, Mildew
Canker, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Stem spot, Tomato Ringspot Virus
1.10 Plant Tolerance
Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Drought