If deep planting isn’t possible, tomatoes can be planted on their side using the trenching method. Adventitious roots will grow along the buried stem as well.
May 17, 2025
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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!