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Tenielle Jordison

Leggy Tomatoes? Why Burying Them Sideways Will Save Your Harvest (And Give You More Fruits)

Tomatoes growing on vine.

There are so many different ways to grow tomatoes. But, the latest idea I've found is ingenious if your tomatoes are looking tall, thin and floppy: you can grow tomatoes sideways to make them stronger.

It may sound a little strange at first because this method of growing tomatoes requires burying the tomato stem in a trench. Roots then grow from the buried leaf nodes, resulting in a stronger root system. It's the perfect solution to saving leggy or weak tomatoes, so you can still have a good harvest.

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