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| Preparing Soil: Loosen soil with thorough spading, add compost if possible. Add fertilizer such as 5-10-10 per the label instructions. Turn soil over again and prepare a flat surface. Planting: It's easiest to plant when soil is not too wet or too dry. Space plants according to care tags. Water thoroughly after planting. Ongoing Care: Weed your garden regularly - it's easiest to do that when the garden is moist. Water thoroughly when soil starts to dry out. Watering in early morning is best. Tomato Tips: Tomatoes need at least 6 hours of sun per day for good fruit production. Plant them when temperatures are above 55 degrees at night. Planting slightly below the first leaves help anchor the plants with more roots. Fertilize every 4 weeks with liquid fertilizer per the label instructions. If staking or caging plants, space about 3 feet apart, and 5 feet apart otherwise. Staking and pruning off smaller branches can help produce larger fruit. Pepper Tips: Peppers like it warm and sunny. It's best to plant when temperatures are above 60 degrees at night. Space plants 18 to 24 inches apart and fertilize every 4 weeks. Leaving bell peppers to fully ripen on the plant makes them sweeter. It's best to cut peppers from the plant with care to avoid breaking the plant stems. | ||
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