1 Care
1.1 Where to Plant?
1.2 How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Grafting, Seedlings
1.3 Plant Maintenance
1.4 Watering Plants
1.4.1 Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Water evenly, Water frequently while growing, Water more in summer
Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
1.4.2 In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
1.4.3 In Spring
1.4.4 In Winter
1.5 Soil
1.5.1 Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
1.5.2 Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
1.5.3 Soil Drainage Capacity
1.6 Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Part sun
1.7 Pruning
Proper mowing practices are necessary, Prune for shortening long shoots, prune to control shape, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
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
Fertilize when fast growth is desired
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
1.9 Pests and Diseases
Slugs, Snails
Canker, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Stem spot, Tomato Ringspot Virus
1.10 Plant Tolerance