6 Things Gardeners Wish They Knew Before Growing Tomatoes for the First Time

6 Things Gardeners Wish They Knew Before Growing Tomatoes for the First Time

Westend61 / Getty ImagesPlanting tomatoes too far apart is a common mistake people make when first growing tomatoes. Gardeners wish they knew they could pick tomatoes earlier in the growing cycle so they lose fewer tomatoes to rotting. Eggshells can increase calcium in garden soil, preventing tomatoes from suffering from blossom end rot. If you're introducing a vegetable plot to your sunny yard, growing tomato plants is a popular first-time ende…