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Tips To Achieve Higher Tomato Yields

Tomato is one of the most important crops for any gardener, for it definitely tests your skills as a gardener. We all know for a fact that tomatoes are associated with several health benefits and is one of the most potent foods that prevents numerous types of cancer. In this article, we discuss the ways to enhance tomato yields. By following certain steps, you can the maximum the yield from your tomato plantation. Let us now go into details of how to maximize your tomato yield. Read on...

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Tips To Achieve Higher Tomato Yields

Tomatoes are highly susceptible to diseases inflicted by fungi. This is particularly the case during the rainy season when soil that is infected falls on the foilage. This is a major reason for drop in tomato yields. This can be prevented by trellising the tomato plants in your garden.

Using cages to cover your plant is another way to enhance tomato yield. In this case, make sure you don't use round cages. The square cages give your plant more breathing space and allow for adequate circulation of moisture and air. This is another tip you can follow to maximize tomato yield in your garden.

Next, if you are growing a lot of tomatoes in your garden, you will have to plant them in rows. While doing this, make sure you use an effective large scaled trellising system to ensure maximum yield for tomatoes in your garden.

When you start seeing growth in your tomato plants, you'd notice shoots coming up. Each of these shoots is capable of forming stems and growing into new plants. If you wish to enhance yield, make sure you remove the initial shoots by way of pinching. This will definitely help enhance your tomato yield in your garden.

Story first published: Friday, August 22, 2014, 19:34 [IST]
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