About this episode
The episode discusses tomato planting techniques and varieties in preparation for the 2026 growing season.
If we sound excited, we are! It’s getting close to tomato planting time! In this week’s podcast and newsletter, Don Shor of Redwood Barn Nursery in Davis, CA and I discuss this year’s unusual weather, emphasizing the importance of proper soil temperature and patience when planting. Don shares insights on different tomato varieties, explaining determinate, indeterminate, and heirloom types, alongside effective watering and mulching techniques for possible drought conditions. We offer tips for new gardeners, encouraging variety and restraint in their tomato-growing journey. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit gardenbasics.substack.com/subscribe
People in this episode
Host: Farmer Fred
Guest: Don Shor
Topics covered
- tomato planting
- gardening tips
- soil temperature
- drought conditions
- tomato varieties
Keywords
- tomato planting
- soil temperature
- drought
- gardening
- heirloom tomatoes
- watering techniques
- mulching
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Redwood Barn Nursery
Places: Davis, CA
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