There are many tomato growing tips, but not all of them are supported by research and experience. Gardener Scott bust 15 common tomato myths. (Video #479)
00:38 Yellow leaves are bad
01:48 Tomatoes need a lot of water
02:35 Fruit needs sun to ripen
03:21 Remove all suckers
04:30 Best to ripen fully on the vine
05:15 Tomatoes turn red when ripe
06:07 More sun is better
07:10 Flowers need bees to pollinate
08:02 Add calcium to cure blossom end rot
08:57 Add sugar for sweeter taste
09:29 Add Epsom salt for better taste and to cure BER
10:20 Only paste tomatoes can make sauce
11:33 Companion plants affect flavor
12:18 Hairs on stems grow roots
13:16 Shouldn't refrigerate tomatoes
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