Tips for Tomato Growing Success (How to prune, trellis, and support your tomato garden)
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Жыл бұрынHey ya'll, I'm Jess from Roots & Refuge Farm
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@rainfalls2964 Жыл бұрын
💜Hey y'all. I just want to tell everyone in the R.&R. Community....💜. You can do this too. I found Jess about 3 years ago I didn't think I could be a " gardener ", but I started off with a few raised beds. And today, I have a yard my mother calls an oasis. Trees🌳, plants🌿, flowers🌹, veggies🍅, and more🍍🌽🍀🍆🌿🍊🍠🌾🍐🌱🍯.. You name it I grow and propagate it. It's looks like a long road sometimes. But today I spent some time walking through my yard and was truly in awe of how transformative plants can be in so little time.. * get fruit trees in now not later * plant asparagus now not later * put a spot in your garden where you can look and see how not only you shaped your garden. But how it shaped you . 💜
@rainfalls2964 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for my likes
@joelthompsonii2506 Жыл бұрын
Awesome! Same here
@jannafolsom1069 Жыл бұрын
The way my grandma's place was set up, you walked out the back door past a couple flower beds, a swing under the weeping willow, the vegetable garden, and on the back side of the garden was the chicken coop. Every summer, I would hide a shaker of salt behind the chicken coop. So when grandma was sitting under the willow, her back was to the vegetable garden. I would sneak tomatoes back to the chicken coop. And have a little snack. Those were some of the best days of my life. Even better when volunteers popped up behind the coop and grandpa asked why she planted tomatoes behind the coop. She told him Janna thinks she's sneaking tomatoes from the garden 😂(I was 6)
@7kadventures193 Жыл бұрын
Wow. The joy on her face while talking about tomatoes 🍅. I have definitely found my people. When I start talking about growing tomatoes or the different varieties I have started peoples faces just glaze over 😂
@maggiechrisman Жыл бұрын
It’s a thing of beauty when Jess starts talking about tomatoes!
@melissadean7471 Жыл бұрын
So true! She is the tomato boss. 😂
@boysrus61 Жыл бұрын
I started watching your videos during 2020. I have followed all of your tips for tomatoes and have always had an abundant harvest. As I was planting out my tomatoes this year in my 6B area, I was thinking about your parting words "I bless you", and thought, "Yes. You have blessed me with confidence and knowledge and in turn blessed my family and neighbors." Thank you for sharing your garden!
@janetsherman4589 Жыл бұрын
Jess, I’m a 63 year old grandma from Tennessee and you are my gardening mentor. I always learn something I didn’t know and I’ve been gardening a Long Time. Love you, girl!
@shelleyham Ай бұрын
This is the best comprehensive tomato growing video i have found. Go back to it yearly to refresh my memory on what to do this season. Thanks Jessica ❤
@brownsbackyardgardening651 Жыл бұрын
I think Kitten George sent you Zucchini to keep you company while you garden like he did!🥰 I miss Kitten George.
@laurenschafer617 Жыл бұрын
I just gotta tell you sis, gosh I missed you. I am SO glad you are feeling better -- first for YOU -- but second selfishly, for us ;) I just want you to know, we see you and are so grateful. Feels like my friend is back. 😆
@amyharris7337 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for all of the tips! My dear friend Mary who has gone on to be with Jesus told me many years ago when I planted my first tomato plants and they were huge but I wasn't getting much fruit to "pinch the crotch". That has always stuck with me to this day and I always laugh and think of her when I prune my tomatoes 😂
@hmelens Жыл бұрын
JESS. I HAVE BEEN FOLLOWING YOU SINCE LOCKDOWNS AND BECAUSE OF YOU I HAVE A GIANT VEGETABLE GARDEN THAT IS THRIVING. THE FIRST VIDEO I SAW WAS YOUR TOMATO PRUNING VIDEO OVER 3 YEARS AGO AND YOU TALKED ABOUT THE SUCKER IN THE ARMPIT. LOL AND I FINALLY UNDERSTOOD WHAT A SUCKER WAS SO THANK YOU!! I JUST HAVE TO SAY THAT YOU LOOK ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL YOUR FACE IS GLOWING AND YOU LOOK SO HAPPY AND SO AT PEACE. I KNOW YOU HAVE HAD HEALTH ISSUES ALONG THE WAY... SO KUDOS TO YOU FOR WHATEVER YOU ARE DOING. ❤ GOD BLESS & THANK YOU AS ALWAYS.
@lydiafink3020 Жыл бұрын
Dr. Wyche's Yellow is one of my favorite tomato varieties, thanks to watching Jess ❤
@priscillashaw5715 Жыл бұрын
Please do these kinds of videos for other veggies! So helpful!
@jmoore12777 Жыл бұрын
Yes! I’m looking for a great informative video about bell peppers (or peppers in general). My pepper plants have some black joints, and I’m not sure if it’s something that I should worry about. I live in upstate SC (about an hour away from Jess) so we’ve had a good bit of rain recently.
@SRodman Жыл бұрын
I caught the bug! I have grown my tomato plants from seed for the first time this year and have transplanted 42 plants in my average size suburban garden. I am so excited! Love you Jess!
@DigitHomesteading Жыл бұрын
I love these trellis for tomatoes perfect when you live in the ARMPIT OF TEXAS like I do 😂😂😂
@CurtisMassey Жыл бұрын
You all's videos are always such a joy to watch. Thanks for sharing your years of experience. Here's to fat, juicy tomatos.
@tammyg679 Жыл бұрын
I love the aromatic scent produced by the tomato leaves. Thank you for the tomato plants tutorial, Jess! 🍅You’re a blessing! 🤗🌻❤️
@honestly27 Жыл бұрын
I wonder if when Bear sees Zucchini in a garden bed, he is thinking... "Ya know you are NOT supposed to be in garden beds. I was taught that!" lol
@sherriburton6072 Жыл бұрын
I love the things you tie you plants with back when I was a kid my grandmother used to use old pantyhose she would cut them into strips and tie her plants with them my job was to help cut them and help her tie them she said they were soft and wouldn’t damage the tender plants such wonderful memories she was a wonderful teacher just like you are .God bless you ❤
@joiflores Жыл бұрын
We planted our first tomato plants and we’ve gotten two harvested so far and waiting on one more. They’re SO good! You’re right…store bought tomatoes do taste like disappointment 😂
@FloraM44 Жыл бұрын
Lawn clippings make great mulch for tomatoes too!
@sn232 Жыл бұрын
I also loved your past tomato tip about using molasses, and weaving the plants thru the cattle panel as they grow works great. They stay in place no matter how windy, however yes, the little strips of fabric, or plant clips, to attach the straggler branches, or shorter plants, are so helpful :) LOVE YOUR VIDEOS!
@denisebrady6858 Жыл бұрын
Jess I have been waiting for this video since you moved there- I learnt to grow Tomatoes 10 years ago from you but I think We all need a refresher every now & then - I am growing Paul Robeson this year & am having such fantastic success so far. I have failed previously. Thank you for this video as I really needed it. Cheers Denise- Australia
@karentuzynski7525 Жыл бұрын
Jess, YOU are the reason we are able to grow tomatoes and so many other veggies in our gardens. Thank you for teaching us all. 🤗🥰😇
@rickygee8412 Жыл бұрын
I’ve been growing tomatoes for 8 years and I still love watching Tomato video 😊
@rachellogan7212 Жыл бұрын
I love my cattle panel trellises! I do plant on both sides though. I offset the tomatoes and plant a row on each side, forming a zig zag. I also typically plant the tomatoes on their side, so they can form lots of good roots. I just dig a shallow trench and plant them all along it with about 12 inches between each root ball.
@katdev1 Жыл бұрын
That’s exactly what I do too here in Maine, and it works wonderfully. (Of course I can’t plant them until June 1…😟)
@Alexis_9339 Жыл бұрын
I do this as well!
@reneemorgan9320 Жыл бұрын
Me too! I don't plant them super close to the cattle panel so they are about 8-10 inches away from it and just use twine to tie them up so I can plant on either side. And I offset them from each other to allow more airflow.
@christinemoreno7806 Жыл бұрын
You are such a silly girl. I'm also looking forward to sitting out in the tomato garden with a salt shaker. I haven't put any seating there yet. You always have such good ideas.
@alanepowell3882 6 ай бұрын
I grow tomatoes up both sides of a trellis like that. I basically stagger them in a zig zag about a foot apart with a trellis down the zigzag ...HOWEVER, I live and garden in the frigid north. Lol. Northwest MT is not particularly humid or hot. It will be in the 90s in August, but it's not nearly as humid as where you are. So it totally works to have tomatoes grow up both sides of this kind of trellising. ❤
@maryanndooley6085 Жыл бұрын
I've got about 6 little tomatoes on my plants. I'm on the northern east coast of NC. I'm so excited.
@debrathompson1780 Жыл бұрын
1st year Garden. Extremely hot & dry for Joplin Mo. In my move to JOMO I brought my Jessica skills w/me from TX. Cattle Panel Trellis, 40% shade cloth, base water (used older, flimzy hoses by punching tiny holes...came w/the house so why not) and pruning. Pruning & pruning! Tomatoes stopped setting fruit by late June but I harvested good amt of maters. I continued to prune & support them while I waited for Sept and a break of excessive heat. In mid Sept they woke up. Crikey!! I had more tomatoes than I dreamed. It was a jungle and quickly I was pruning daily!!! Nov 15th was forecast as 1st frost. I gathered any 'turning' maters. Gave 6 to 8 LBS of Green ones to large family on my block. Her plants fried in July :( . I was canning into Dec. (AKA) Soooo over it. I threw the rest in the freezer for stew/chili etc. This method works! Don't doubt 'The Jess'. LOL My garden is small. But w/trelling Shade Cloth, base watering & pruning, and of course painting my T-Posts, it was absolutely a big success.
@heathernotzdaniels6350 Жыл бұрын
We are in Kansas City and I felt every word you typed. Last year was a rough year for our gardens and our tomatoes. I pulled all my green tomatoes, and ripened as many as I could in the house. I was surprised to get as much as I did, and I'm thankful I did that, as that was pretty much the only tomatoes I had for the season. Fingers crossed that this year is much better. I have some things in place to mitigate that horrible heat again that devastated my plants, just in case.
@michaelmatuszewski7231 Жыл бұрын
I started my first round of tomatoes a bit too early, which led to one of my cherry tomatoes bending over and getting kinked when I put them all outside to harden off. I figured I could save it by cutting it off the stem and rooting it in water, but I kept the stem so I wouldn't lose the label with the variety on it. While I was waiting for it to root, I saw that the stem put out some suckers and is working hard to keep growing. It's impressive how resilient these plants can be!
@jeffbooth4835 Жыл бұрын
I'm in Boston and I've been listening to Jess for a long time. I've learned a ton and sometimes it's just relaxing after a long day to see what Jess is doing. Love it! My wife calls her my "southern girlfriend". My family here goes back to the Mayflower (mostly farmers) but I'm a software geek so I find it all relaxing. Thank you Jess!
@mollyhuthcins1249 Жыл бұрын
Planting my first "real" garden at age 64. Greenstalks, bottom watered five gallon buckets, bait trays (think lobster) and grow bags. These videos are so helpful.
@shelbysieber590 Жыл бұрын
here for the tip at the end! advice for removing tomato tar is golden 🙌
@fatgirlfarmsteader4824 Жыл бұрын
Im so excited for my tomatoes this season! Last season i had very little fruit due to the early onset heat and drought.. this year i cant believe how well my tomatoes are doing in comparison so far! I have main stalks bigger around than my thumbs and flowers already!! I have some in cages and some on the trellis as well, so we'll see what happens!
@fatgirlfarmsteader4824 Жыл бұрын
I love all your tips btw lol been following them for a few seasons now.
@bendiesel7356 16 күн бұрын
Great video!! You mentioned if you stick the suckers directly in the ground during the HOT season they will struggle. I just get some of the garden soil & put in a cup to keep it in the window cill with the sucker inside. Works great! Also I will still stick the sucker in the garden soil and partially cover with the rite size plant pot for a week or so. All the best to ya!!🎉
@shamancarmichael5305 Жыл бұрын
It's Tomato Time!!! 🍅🍅🍅
@MrsKeane25 Жыл бұрын
I finally got an alottment. I'm literally DREAMING of sitting with sea salt and enjoying a tomato from my plot.
@Allybat22 Жыл бұрын
I just rewatched your original tomato pruning video yesterday 😂
@delsurf71 Жыл бұрын
As a person who has a fairly good knowledge of a tomato grow I do enjoy the fast and furious videos is ones like this one.
@barbaramix1683 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the tips. My tomatoes are doing great this year. I bless you and yours.
@lisaroush8079 Жыл бұрын
Jess, you're awesome! Thank you so much for these tips. I learn a little more each year, and each year things become less overwhelming. Bless you!
@mary_samuelson Жыл бұрын
That lighting tho 😍☀️
@miriantalbot6772 Жыл бұрын
Love all your tips JessAs always so insightful! Wish I was your neighbor I will take all the tomatoes shoots and rooted ..free plants
@fromgardentopantrywithjell1326 Жыл бұрын
Love your tips. I do most of it, always learning. This year I am trying all sorts of ways to support my tomatoes. Old faithful cages, florida weave and trellises. with 200 plants, I have options!
@The_mini_farm 2 ай бұрын
You have the cutest dimple.!!!😊
@CatherineGoodrich Жыл бұрын
Jess, you look so healthy, radiant, beautiful. Thank you so much for the tomato efucation. I didn't grow up with a garden and I appreciate the education and encouragement. Cheers to a great 2023 gardening season.
@TheTenof12 Жыл бұрын
LOL Jess still loving on those Tom plants almost a decade on & Im still loving watching "bless ya" 😉💜💜💜
@Kay-zo9ol Жыл бұрын
Thanks for this video. I’m in SC zone 7b and have struggled with tomatoes. I now know they were not getting enough air flow because I never cut off suckers. Last year lost all of them from blight.
@takishasage-freebeautyzone Жыл бұрын
While I know this info, I still enjoy a good old fashioned Jess tomato classroom 😁🍅.
@andrewlittlefield3425 Жыл бұрын
Such a fresh garden video 😊
@leahharbison4932 Жыл бұрын
Bless you Jess !
@rosecalabrese2624 10 ай бұрын
Jess, you're a breath of fresh air. I really enjoy & appreciate your channel. You are delightful.❤️ Thank you!
@krystinruzzano5855 Жыл бұрын
Jess, I just want to say, I love your channel! I appreciate you sharing so much of your knowledge and yourself. And you always look beautiful, but most recently you are looking even more beautiful and healthy. So glad you are feeling better. God bless you too!
@jaytoney3007 Жыл бұрын
Their are also semi-detrminate varities, such as Dad's Sunset. Eight feet tall is the maximum height I will allow a plant to get. Ideally, I like to keep them below six feet tall. As the branches start to look sick, I prune them off from the bottom up.
@tracyzabelle Жыл бұрын
We love this time of year because we love freshly grown tomatoes
@ecocentrichomestead6783 Жыл бұрын
Yes, every persons situation is unique. IMO, many peoples problem is that they are looking for someone to follow every step. They want to do everything that person suggests and have everything turn out perfect. Life doesn't work that way. Videos like this need to be watched and listened to carefully so the viewer completely understands what's being shown. Then s/he can think it over to decide if it's good ideas for his/her situation with his/her resources.
@karensheart Жыл бұрын
Priorities in order in your household Jessica. It is beautiful to see you all interact!❤
@evev2041 Жыл бұрын
Can't wait for the harvest video's. Those are my favorites 😊
@karladoyle6241 23 күн бұрын
The first time we "met" was one of your tomato videos.
@laurafrey5244 Жыл бұрын
While I love your general farm life vlogs, I especially appreciate your videos that teach us!!! Thank you for these tomato tips and tricks. 🍅
@cindyeasterling6917 Жыл бұрын
After discovering your tomato videos when you lived in Arkansas, I was inspired to garden again. You are in your element when you're in the tomato beds. Love it❤
@sharona013 Жыл бұрын
Yup, tomato lovin’ Jess is back!! ♥️
@tericamcginnis5848 Жыл бұрын
Is it fair to think you are past the hive /rashes? You know how to "relax" and take care of yourself? As you and the garden ramp up, remember to take time for you and your health. You matter. Love that we are back to garden content. It's the best! P.S. Yesterday I laughed at myself as I made video clips of my plants to log my garden. A very first for me! 💜💙💚💛😎
@bridgestew Жыл бұрын
I got inspired by your microdwarf tomato filled Greenstalk and am doing something similar myself. If you wouldn't mind giving tips on what you are doing with that planting, I would be really grateful! I'm new to gardening, so I have a lot to learn. 😃
@havenfarms3811 Жыл бұрын
I love watching your content! You live my dream life😊
@kaetikat Жыл бұрын
Tomato Tar!! Caught that at the end there - for all that is good and holy do NOT touch your nose or eyes when you've got that stuff on your hands. It burns!! haha I knew most of this except I always forget to cut the water down to pick the toms at their best. This year I found a Green Zebra variety and a Siam table tomato at my local farmers market and garden store (respectively). VERY excited to try them this year!
@ashrichfield7135 Жыл бұрын
they also make fabric tie tape that has a little stretch to it and is pretty affordable if you're looking for a plastic free option. it can also be more convenient since you dont have to worry about removing the ties before you put the plant in the compost
@tmwhtly3982 Жыл бұрын
Love the little extra tip at the end of the end. So stinking' cute. Made me laugh out loud. Bless you, Jess. Love your channel!
@rainwaterrefugehomestead2267 Жыл бұрын
I'm in my 3rd year growing tomatoes!! Hoping and praying for my best harvest this year!
@caydancebloom Жыл бұрын
thank you so much for the tips on tomatoes. after resolving to not having a garden this year (decision made after a bunch of tomato seeds were planted, but didn't seem to germinate)... it turns out I will be having one. A last ditch effort with the seeds I brought them in the house next to a window that gets lots of sun and they came up! so many of them! and... as it turns out.... some of the winter sown seeds decided to make a showing. I'm nervous and stressed out moving forward (juggling bumbling through figuring out gardening with new learning differences in tow and settling a chaotic house)... but with videos like this... I mean WOW!! so much information... all the way down to the encore tip!
@donnasteward7670 Жыл бұрын
Thank you Jess for this tomato-growing update! From Illinois where it's only going to be 64 degrees today, what crazy weather.
@lucieyreux3146 Жыл бұрын
That was a great and thorough lesson on growing tomatoes 😊 Can’t wait to see your classes go live
@lizatrue7543 Жыл бұрын
Wow! You covered everything about growing tomatoes in this one video! I'll be sharing this because it's so informative. Thank you Jess! 🍅🍅🍅
@anitavalerio7437 Жыл бұрын
Yes, I agree! Thank you, Jess ❤❤❤
@lotus.... Жыл бұрын
Hog panels are much cheaper now days but they are a little shorter. They still make pretty good trellises. You can just raise them a little higher.
@debra_boyer Жыл бұрын
Beautiful timing! Just got done planting all my tomatoes in the heat of the day ❤
@SonniesGardenPA Жыл бұрын
Hey Jess, Happy Gardening!
@terrytt2932 Жыл бұрын
Your generosity is immeasurable!
@dremaowens7570 Жыл бұрын
Thank you Jess for sharing your love and knowledge of the garden! You are a true blessing to so many 😊
@rosecalabrese2624 10 ай бұрын
She sure is! 🙌😘
@racheltalbott Жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing this information! Very helpful! xo
@mountainsidelane9894 Жыл бұрын
Hi Jess! God bless you. 😊🌷❤️
@MilknHoneyHeritageFarmz Жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing!
@kschleich1950 Жыл бұрын
Jess your videos are awesome. You answer a lot of questions I have about tomatoes that other channels don’t tell you.
@tinawagener7942 Жыл бұрын
I really loved this video, thank you! It has helped so much. I will begin to tie up my plants this weekend. 😃
@sillieshouse7206 5 ай бұрын
Hello from Tucson AZ
@shawnmcpeak6184 Жыл бұрын
Thanks Jess.
@laurenloertscher1319 Жыл бұрын
Well timed, as I just decided to buy a tomato plant today
@clairetitus6904 Жыл бұрын
Very helpful! Thanks
@yahushaschild2265 Жыл бұрын
Apparently I planted to many tomatoe plants in the same bed. After transplanting 7 a few days ago there are still 42 in 2 or 3 rows. We grow and learn.😂 Thanks for the video learned a lot.
@kmarshall53 Жыл бұрын
Thanks, very helpful! 💗
@sillieshouse7206 5 ай бұрын
Love the last tip thanks
@annickaprevander9863 Жыл бұрын
Thanks ❤
@kcmckillip8115 Жыл бұрын
I love the "tomato tar" effect although I've never heard it called that before. The first time that happened, I was like "hey, I DO have a green thumb!" Thanks for all you do :)
@karenl7786 Жыл бұрын
Tomato lessons, always my favorite! 😊
@darlenethompson6738 Жыл бұрын
Great advice.
@stephanieg5195 Жыл бұрын
Great informative video, thank you!
@deewinston5651 Жыл бұрын
Thanks Jess for all the tips. I’m so excited you will actually have a great harvest this year, after last year’s troubles. Blessings ❤️✝️
@missourigirl4101 Жыл бұрын
Great tips Jess!
@meganlee1438 Жыл бұрын
When the camera almost fell and you yelled zucchini! I laughed so hard ,😅 your passion inspired me a long time ago I started watching your channel and now I am about 5 years in on our large scale garden and it has been a passion of my own as well. Love your personality and how knowledgeable you are with all your experience. Thanks for creating the content... Wish I had a gal friend to hit up and be like how's your tomatoes doin... That might sound silly... But I don't have any female buds that garden or homestead and it takes so much of my time it makes up alot of who I am now and tbh I could use a woman to bounce off of... How do you preserve your sweet corn to make it as good as it is fresh?? Experience and recipes... I need all the info I can get
@sophiabultena6781 Жыл бұрын
Hey hey! I'm doing this with my 100 plants today in Central Texas outside of San Saba ❤😊 glad to see you putting this out ❤
@tasteofheavenhomestead8553 Жыл бұрын
Hello neighbor!!😃
@sophiabultena6781 Жыл бұрын
@Taste Of Heaven Homestead hey! 🥰
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