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Grow your own organic tomatoes

Take the ‘thieves’ out

When a tomato plant is growing, it needs nutrients and ‘juices’ straight to the flowers and tomatoes rather than in small green spring-offs, which develop themselves in the pits of the V-split of two mature branches. Pinch those little ‘thieves’ of nutrients out of the V-splits and throw them away.

Gera Landmeter
Eco-friendly consultant

Gera Landmeter is a native Dutch living as urban dweller in Montreal who is looking forward to sharing her ideas with you. Focused on eco-conscious mindsets, she will regularly share her top 5 products for responsible living and gardening as well as special featured stories. If you have any questions for Gera, you can contact her through Planting Happiness’ facebook page, which holds all her contact details.


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