Most people have no idea how many tomato types there are, but have most likely heard other tomato gardeners speak of the celebrity tomato. It's a disease resistant hybrid that grows easily, resists cracking, and best of all is considered one of the top all-around tomato varieties you can grow.
If you are new to gardening the Celebrity is probably one of the best tomatoes to plant because it is so easy to grow. It does not need to be pruned, and is best left alone. All you need is to keep the soil watered, and make sure the plant gets at least eight hours of sunshine every day. Of course, if your plants are prone to bugs, you may have to invest in an insecticide. Speaking of pests, the celebrity tomato is quite resistant to root knot nematodes, perhaps the most dreaded of all tomato garden pests!
Depending on your climate, these tomatoes can grow up to ten feet tall. They are classified as a Hybrid and determinate, which means that the vines are short and not as long as an indeterminate. Determinate types produce fruit pretty much all at once. Most determinate plants are usually compact and do not require staking, although they will still benefit from some type of support system.
Most seasoned growers recommend that you try at least four varieties of tomatoes. By doing this you will be able to see how they grow and see which ones taste the best. When you get to the nursery, talk to someone who knows how to plant, and take care of tomatoes. Let them know how much space you will be planting in, and how much growing experience you have. The more knowledge you have the better equipped you will be when it comes to planting. Be sure that you buy more than you need. Chances are one or two of the plants will not make it.
It is extremely important that you use good fertilizer and soil for your tomatoes. Water regularly as healthy plants are more resistant to disease. Weed your garden plot, as insects will breed in the weeds. After each season, it is important to rotate your plants. If you do this, you will avoid soil-borne pathogens. Cut diseased or unhealthy foliage, and be sure to get rid of weak or unhealthy plants. If you have a diseased plant, it can spread to your healthy ones. Remember to clean your tools, and do not use tobacco when you are around your garden. The tobacco mosaic virus is something that you do not want on your tomato plants. This brings up another great characteristic of the celebrity, most are resistant to verticillium wilt, fusarium, and yes, even tobacco mosaic virus.
With so many tomato types available, you will have a tough time deciding what to plant. Most new gardeners will choose the celebrity tomato because it is so easy to grow. Whatever tomato variety you choose, as long as you follow the tried and true guidelines of growing them, you are sure to enjoy a delicious and bountiful crop every year!
If you are new to gardening the Celebrity is probably one of the best tomatoes to plant because it is so easy to grow. It does not need to be pruned, and is best left alone. All you need is to keep the soil watered, and make sure the plant gets at least eight hours of sunshine every day. Of course, if your plants are prone to bugs, you may have to invest in an insecticide. Speaking of pests, the celebrity tomato is quite resistant to root knot nematodes, perhaps the most dreaded of all tomato garden pests!
Depending on your climate, these tomatoes can grow up to ten feet tall. They are classified as a Hybrid and determinate, which means that the vines are short and not as long as an indeterminate. Determinate types produce fruit pretty much all at once. Most determinate plants are usually compact and do not require staking, although they will still benefit from some type of support system.
Most seasoned growers recommend that you try at least four varieties of tomatoes. By doing this you will be able to see how they grow and see which ones taste the best. When you get to the nursery, talk to someone who knows how to plant, and take care of tomatoes. Let them know how much space you will be planting in, and how much growing experience you have. The more knowledge you have the better equipped you will be when it comes to planting. Be sure that you buy more than you need. Chances are one or two of the plants will not make it.
It is extremely important that you use good fertilizer and soil for your tomatoes. Water regularly as healthy plants are more resistant to disease. Weed your garden plot, as insects will breed in the weeds. After each season, it is important to rotate your plants. If you do this, you will avoid soil-borne pathogens. Cut diseased or unhealthy foliage, and be sure to get rid of weak or unhealthy plants. If you have a diseased plant, it can spread to your healthy ones. Remember to clean your tools, and do not use tobacco when you are around your garden. The tobacco mosaic virus is something that you do not want on your tomato plants. This brings up another great characteristic of the celebrity, most are resistant to verticillium wilt, fusarium, and yes, even tobacco mosaic virus.
With so many tomato types available, you will have a tough time deciding what to plant. Most new gardeners will choose the celebrity tomato because it is so easy to grow. Whatever tomato variety you choose, as long as you follow the tried and true guidelines of growing them, you are sure to enjoy a delicious and bountiful crop every year!