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To prevent soil-borne diseases from reaching your tomato plant, prune away any lower stems and leaves that may reach the soil level.
May 18, 2024
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Tomato planting for success
I love tomatoes. Specifically, I love growing tomatoes. Did you know there are 10,000 varieties of tomatoes? I think I’m on a mission to grow them all.