They grow in abundant batches, but like their space!
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Every gardener has likely had a fail of some sort whengrowing tomatoes.
These abundant growingvegetables (or fruit?
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But, if you properly plant your tomatoes far enough apart, you should be good to go!
Here’s your complete guide fortomato plant spacingyou can enjoy a bountiful harvest without the headache.
What’s the difference?
Well, determinate tomatoes reach a mature size and stop growing/producing their fruit.
On the other hand, indeterminate tomatoes keep growing and producing until the next frost.
Determinate vs. Indeterminate Tomatoes
Determinate tomatoes do not grow in vines but are a bush-like variety.
For spacing needs, this variety requires at least 18 inches apart from the other plants in their row.
Since they grow upward instead of outward, they’re more forgiving for being planted closer to their neighbor.
Here are the recommended conditions to keep your outdoor vegetable garden growing at it’s best!
In-Ground Planting
Planting directly into the ground?
Keep your rows spaced out at least 36 inches to make it easier for maintaining your growing plants.
Compact tomato plants are fine to keep in smaller containers that measure 12 inches wide and deep.
Non-compact tomato plants need large containers since they provide more space for growth and optimal health.
