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Burpee BushSteak hybrid early Blight is the best tomato for growing.

Tomatoes can be grown in a container.The mid-season beefsteak has an exceptional taste, size and quantity.The plant is small and has big tomatoes that mature early.It is well-suited for small gardens.

The width is 18in and the height is 20 in.Exposure: Full Sun - 6+ hours direct sun Fruit weight: 8-12oz (227-340g)Days to harvest: 65

The height is 20 to 24in and the width is 18in.Exposure: Full Sun - 6+ hours direct sun Fruit weight: 8-12oz (227-340g)Days to harvest: 65

The width is 18in.Exposure: Full Sun - 6+ hours direct sun Fruit weight: 8-12oz (227-340g)Days to harvest: 65

Fruit weight: 8oz to 12oz, days to harvest: 65

The fruit weight is 8oz (227-340g) and the days to harvest is 65.

Tomatoes can be grown in patio containers.If you want to place a large pot in a full sun location, be sure to offer it.Plants should be supported with stakes or cages.As containers dry out more quickly than plants in the ground, be sure to monitor water.

Tomatoes can be planted in the ground.There are rows of 60 to 90 cm.The rows should be 48 inches apart.If you get them too close you will increase the chance of disease.Slow-releasefertilizer can be used at planting time.

You will need stakes or wire tomato cages to support the plants and keep the fruit out of the ground.

Tomatoes need to be watered.Water thoroughly but not too often, and try to water early in the day so that plants will dry off before evening.This can help reduce disease problems.Whenever possible, use soaker hoses.The leaves don't get wet because water is used more efficiently.

Too much early in the season will cause a large plant with fewer tomatoes.

When tomatoes begin to show color, you can harvest them.The closer you are to vine-ripened, the better the flavor will be.

Bird damage can become a concern at this stage.Birds like topeck holes in fruit.Some gardeners want to place pans of water in the garden.Some say red ornaments will make the birds go away.It is possible to put plastic owls in the garden and cover the plants with bird nets just before harvest time.

Tomatoes should not be stored in the fridge.The flesh is turned to mush when refrigerated.The temperature drops below 54F (12C).Tomatoes are spoiled quickly when the temperature is above 80F (26C).Tomatoes can be stored at room temperature for 2 to 3 days away from direct sunlight.

The ripening of tomatoes is slowed by the cold.You want to keep extra-ripe tomatoes out of the fridge.If you want to reverse some of the damage, serve tomatoes at room temperature or add them to cooked recipes.

Tomatoes can be placed in a paper bag to be ripe.The top of the bag should be folded over.The bag will help to keep some of the natural ethylene gas in place.Tomatoes can take up to five days to mature.You can check progress daily.

Tomatoes can be canned, frozen, and dried.You can make your own sun dried tomatoes with a forced-air dehydrator.If you want to get the best results, use plum-type Romas.Tomatoes should be packed in containers once they are dried.They should be stored in the refrigerator and not packed in oil for more than a day.Sun-dried tomatoes in oil have been treated.