We Asked Gardeners for the Worst Thing You Can Do to Your Tomato Plants—And We're Guilty

We Asked Gardeners for the Worst Thing You Can Do to Your Tomato Plants—And We're Guilty

Elena Zaretskaya / Getty ImagesKey PointsNot giving tomato plants enough room to grow is the most common mistake professional farmers notice. Space your tomato plants at least 2 to 3 feet apart. If you are growing tomatoes in a container, ensure it is at least 15 gallons in size. Other common mistakes include pruning incorrectly or not at all and adding too much nitrogen to the soil. When you put in the hard work of growing tomato plants, you ex…