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Tomatoes should be planted deep in the soil. Prune the stem and plant approximately two-thirds of the stem underground.

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Totally tomatoes: A planting primer
May 17, 2025 1 a.m.

Totally tomatoes: A planting primer

It’s tomato time for many of us living in the Coeur d’Alene region — a time when hope and optimism run high as we head to the garden, dreaming of picking big, juicy tomatoes, snacking on sweet cherry varieties bursting with flavor, or making jars of salsa!