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Tom’s Guide
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Lee Bell

11 things to do when overwintering tomato plants

Tomato plants.

Giving your tomato plants a cosy winter retreat, also referred to as “overwintering”, isn't just a fancy gardening trick — it's like tucking in your favourite green buddies for a nap. 

It might not come as a surprise that these salad favourites aren't big fans of the frost, so overwintering them means they’ll have a better chance of surviving when the temperatures plummet during winter. This way, they’ll wake up ready to take centre stage in your garden again once the cold snap takes its leave.

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