When purchasing tomato plants, are big or small plants better?
When purchasing tomato plants, are big or small plants better?
When purchasing tomato plants at your local greenhouse or garden center, select stocky, dark green plants. Plants should be 6 to 10 inches tall with stems about pencil-size in thickness. Avoid large plants with flowers and fruit. Early fruit development will stunt plant growth and reduce total yield.
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