Planting Tomatoes

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[johnlynn42]

I planted tomato plants in my brother's garden which has clay soil. After digging a deep enough hole I mixed in organic 10 10 -10 fertilizer. What are the chances of the tomatoes producing fruit in this case? They get full sun until about 4 PM. Thank you -

[GardenGuy06]

you should have no problem. keep them watered until they start to set fruit and then cut back your water by 1/3 to 1/2. Don't add any more fertilizer.

[medunn041]

Can you just put compost into the holes?

[GardenGuy06]

You have to be careful. If the compost is too 'hot' organically, it can burn the roots of the plant. If it is aged, it will work great!

[kjk10075]

So will my tomatoes grow if I didnt put them in deep enough?

[GardenGuy06]

Yes, they will do fine. They just become a little stronger plant if planted deeper. you should notice no difference. The deeper tomatoes can handle the heat a little better too.

[grig24x]

cool tips

[johnlynn42]

Thank you for your help and such a speedy reply!

[GardenGuy06]

You should keep them covered until all chance of frost is gone.  They are 'warm weather' friends and will thrive once the temps get pretty warm.