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    2880 avenue du Port La Baie G7B 3P6 Quebec
    Phone:  (418) 544-3000
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    Vegetables and herbs

    Tomato: maintenance tips

    A popular vegetable garden fruit, the tomato is available in a wide range of cultivars. Easy to care for, the plant produces a multitude of colourful fruits.

    Maintenance tips: TomatoMaintenance tips: Tomato

    Common name: Tomato

    Exposure

    Full sun, with 6 to 8 hours of sunshine a day.

    Watering

    Water regularly, avoid wetting foliage.

    Planting

    Plant when there is no risk of frost, in humus-rich, well-drained soil. Depending on the species, it may be possible to plant in a container with vegetable garden potting soil.

    Fertilization

    Fertilize at planting with granular fertilizer. During the summer, fertilize with water-soluble or liquid fertilizer every 2 weeks.

    Fertilization

    Tomatoes should be picked when ripe, as soon as they reach their final colour, which ranges from pink to bright red, yellow or orange, depending on the variety.

    Availability may vary by store.

    Care products for vegetables and herbs

    1. Add to Wish List Garden soil mix, 28 L
      BOTAFLORA
      Garden soil mix, 28 L
      PB Code 073-9670
      $3.18
    2. Add to Wish List 15-15-30 Water Soluble Garden Fertilizer - 500 g
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      15-15-30 Water Soluble Garden Fertilizer - 500 g
      PB Code 073-9652
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    3. Add to Wish List 8-12-14 granular garden fertilizer
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      8-12-14 granular garden fertilizer
      PB Code 073-9591
      $12.98
    4. Add to Wish List Tomato Fertilizer 4-6-8 - 1.5 kg
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      Tomato Fertilizer 4-6-8 - 1.5 kg
      PB Code 622-1456
      $10.98
    5. Add to Wish List Composted sheep and peat manure
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      Composted sheep and peat manure
      PB Code 073-9689
      $3.48
    6. Add to Wish List Peat and shrimp compost
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      Peat and shrimp compost
      PB Code 073-9713
      $3.48
    7. Add to Wish List PVC Plant Roll - 0.4" x 131'
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      PVC Plant Roll - 0.4" x 131'
      PB Code 002-2182
      $3.48
    8. Add to Wish List Acadie Seaweed Fertilizer - 500 ml
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      Acadie Seaweed Fertilizer - 500 ml
      PB Code 054-3763
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    9. Add to Wish List Tomatoe and vegetable garden insecticide
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      Tomatoe and vegetable garden insecticide
      PB Code 061-5228
      $12.98
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    10. Add to Wish List Miticide-Acaricide Insecticide - Concentrated - 500 ml
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      Miticide-Acaricide Insecticide - Concentrated - 500 ml
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    11. Add to Wish List Miticide-Acaricide Insecticide - Ready to use - 1 l
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      Miticide-Acaricide Insecticide - Ready to use - 1 l
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    Tools for a thriving garden

    1. Add to Wish List VELCRO® Garden Ties 8" X 1/2" (45)
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      VELCRO® Garden Ties 8" X 1/2" (45)
      PB Code 001-1940
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    2. Add to Wish List Twist tie
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      Twist tie
      PB Code 031-4523
      $3.48
    3. Add to Wish List Tomatoe Support - 42" x 14" - Red
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      Tomatoe Support - 42" x 14" - Red
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    4. Add to Wish List Modular Garden - Grey
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      Modular Garden - Grey
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    5. Add to Wish List Botanica Urban Garden - 4 Planters - 17.5" x 62" - Grey
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      Botanica Urban Garden - 4 Planters - 17.5" x 62" - Grey
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    6. Add to Wish List Tomatoe Support - 42" x 14" - Lime
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      Tomatoe Support - 42" x 14" - Lime
      PB Code 074-5811
      $5.28
    7. Add to Wish List Hand trowel - ergonomic handle - 6 3/4"
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      Hand trowel - ergonomic handle - 6 3/4"
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      $12.98
    8. Add to Wish List Hand Cultivator - 6 3/4"
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      Hand Cultivator - 6 3/4"
      PB Code 644-0352
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    9. Add to Wish List Work Gloves with Microfibre Palm and Hooded Fingertips - Large
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      Work Gloves with Microfibre Palm and Hooded Fingertips - Large
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    10. Add to Wish List Work Gloves with Microfibre Palm and Hooded Fingertips - Medium
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      Work Gloves with Microfibre Palm and Hooded Fingertips - Medium
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    11. Add to Wish List Work Gloves with Microfibre Palm and Hooded Fingertips - Small
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      Work Gloves with Microfibre Palm and Hooded Fingertips - Small
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    12. Add to Wish List Work Gloves with Microfibre Palm and Hooded Fingertips - X-Large
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      Work Gloves with Microfibre Palm and Hooded Fingertips - X-Large
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      $21.98
    13. Add to Wish List Garden Gloves - You Grow Girl - Woman - Leather - Medium
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      Garden Gloves - You Grow Girl - Woman - Leather - Medium
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    Image for informational purposes only. Size, colour and variety of plants shown may vary from store to store. The information in this article is intended as a guide only and may not apply to certain situations. If you have any questions, contact a Potvin & Bouchard expert in your area.

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