**How to plant:**

1. Prepare the soil by digging a hole that is twice as wide as the root ball of the tomato plant.

2. Gently loosen the soil at the bottom of the hole.

3. Place the tomato plant in the hole so that the top of the root ball is level with the soil surface.

4. Backfill the hole with soil, tamping it down gently.

5. Water the plant thoroughly.
 

**Supporting tomato plants:**

* Most tomato plants will need some kind of support to keep them upright.

* You can use stakes, cages, or trellises.

* Staking is the simplest method, but it can be difficult to keep the stakes in place in windy conditions.

* Cages and trellises are more effective at supporting tomato plants, but they can be more difficult to set up.
 

**Fertilizing tomato plants:**

* Tomatoes need regular fertilization to produce a bountiful harvest.

* You can use a balanced fertilizer, such as 10-10-10, or a fertilizer specifically designed for tomatoes.

* Fertilize your tomato plants every 4-6 weeks throughout the growing season.

**Watering tomato plants:**
 

* Tomatoes need regular watering, especially during hot, dry weather.

* Water your tomato plants deeply, so that the water reaches the roots.

* Don't water your tomato plants too often, as this can lead to root rot.
 

**Harvesting tomato fruits:**
 

* Tomatoes are ready to harvest when they are firm and red.

* You can pick tomatoes when they are still slightly green, but they will taste better if they are allowed to ripen fully on the vine.