is the king of growing crops, and tomatoes are something he has a vast amount of knowledge on. So, now that the season is in full swing, it's important to make note of his care advice for the juiciest of tomatoes at home.
While the expert shared his , he also mentioned the best way to keep your plants hydrated. Whether it's the potting of your plants, the area they sit in or the techniques you use, watering is something not to be overlooked. First things first, a terracotta pot for your tomatoes over a plastic one is always a better option, according to the gardener.
He explained: "It keeps the roots cooler; it doesn't dry out quite so fast, and I just love them because they're beautiful. They've got a big drainage hole in the bottom which allows any excess water to escape."
When replanting your tomatoes in these larger pots, he advises leaving a gap between the top of your soil and the rim of the pot. This means that when it comes to watering time, you can fill it up all the way to the rim.
He explained: "An inch of water generally travels about nine in down in the compost, and that means a good fill is done until it starts to look a bit dry next time."
The RHS advises that you water tomatoes regularly to ensure the soil or compost is moist all over. If moisture levels fluctuate, it can result in fruit rotting, and as the plant is prone to drying out, it may need daily watering in hot weather conditions.
Titcharmash suggests in the early days of growth to use a grow bag, as they can easily fit in any garden space on a flat surface. His "nifty little trick" for the best growth is using cane supports around the bags. for extra safety and secure growth.
When applying these to your growth bags, you may need to do a bit of jiggling to get the bag in between the support's bars, but they should be able to slide through easily. It's usually the Cordon tomato variety that tends to grow tall and so needs that extra support.
It's this type of Tomato that the gardener thinks makes for "the best croppers". He said: "One, a red one called Shirley, and the other, a sort of orange-yellow called Sunset. I like a bit of colour on the salad plate, and those two should do very nicely."