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Growing heirloom tomatoes is an age old custom that is passed down from generation to generation. What's that? You say you want to know what an heirloom tomato is? Well, basically it is a variety of tomato that has certain characteristics that the family considers makes that tomato an especially good one. The seed for these tomatoes has been passed down from generation to generation, and each year the crop depends on someone gathering the seed for the next year's crop.

Heirloom tomatoes have gained importance over the years, because generally speaking, if the variety dies out, it's gone for good for the most part. Many of today's tomatoes are what are called hybrids. They have been bred over a long period of time in order to bring out the best characteristics of a tomato such as a large size, etc. Every heirloom variety is genetically unique and as was said previously, once it's gone, it's gone for good.

When growing any tomato plants, it's always best to start them using a prepared potting soil. Tomato plants tend to be weak on the outset, and there are many organisms that can cause early failure of your tomato plants. Once you have them started, and they are at a height of 8-10 inches, then you can put them out in the garden and they will be better able to thrive on their own.

You will of course still have to make sure they stay watered, and you will want to use a good tomato fertilizer on them to get the best possible crop of tomatoes that you can out of your garden.

Now, let's get back to planting those seeds. First of all, you don't want to start your plants too early. Whatever the case, they cannot be placed outside until after the last frost, or you'll be setting yourself up for sure failure. About 6-8 weeks before they will go outside is a good estimate to get started.

Now, you'll want to plant 20% more seeds than the number of plants you want to end up with. So, basically speaking, if you want to put out 100 tomato plants, then you should start at least 120 seeds. There will be some seedlings that inevitably end up damaged, and then there will be some seeds that just do not germinate. Planting 20% more than you want will put you in the right ballpark.

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Growing tomatoes from seeds is not a difficult task. It just needs some planning and preparation to make it happen. Following the steps we outline in this article, you will be able to successfully start your own tomato plants and have them ready to transplant outside in your garden bed in time for the growing season.

The first thing you will want to do is to start with clean potting soil. What I mean by clean is that you want to avoid using the soil from outside to start your plants. The best thing to do then is to go to the local nursery or garden center and pick up some good organic potting soil. You will then want to add the soil to nursery trays, or better yet, to flats that separate the pants from one another. This is beneficial when transplanting them when the time comes.

Let's say you want to end up with 100 plants to put out into the garden. In this case you would want to plant 20% more seeds than the number of plants that you want to end up with. The reason for this is that not all seeds will germinate. Then there will almost always be a couple that will germinate, but the plants will not thrive. So generally speaking, if you want to put out 100 plants, then plant about 120 seeds. If they all survive, then you will have a few extra that can stand in place in the case of any failing once they go into the garden bed.

If you plant several different varieties of tomatoes, you'll want to make sure that you label them. The plants will all look alike! Once all the plants have gotten their real leaves, it's time to begin the first transplantation. They should be moved to individual growing containers such as a paper cup in order that they be able to better thrive and grow. If plants are bunched up, the growth will be stunted and you'll end up with plants that are poorly producing. The best way to remove them from their starter pot is to use a kitchen fork. It works well with lifting the plants from the soil and causes less shock on the plants roots.

Now, depending upon the size of the paper cup or other container used in this first transplantation, you may or may not have to transplant them again before they go into the garden bed. It is then, in your best interest to plant them in paper cups large enough to hold them until they are about 6 inches or so tall, and ready to go into the outdoor garden bed. Once they have reached that height, and we know the last frost has come and gone, it's time to put them outdoors.

The best way I have found to do this, and it causes very little shock to the roots, is to tear or cut away the paper cup from the entire thing, leaving the existing soil in place and putting them in the garden exactly that way.

Good luck in your growing! It won't be long before you'll be enjoying fresh juicy tomatoes, straight from the vine!

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Growing Tomatoes in Hot Weather Growing tomatoes in hot weather is no easy task. Tomatoes do not tolerate extremely hot temperatures very well, and the heat will actually cause the plants to “blossom off”. What this means is that the plants will blossom, but the blossoms will drop.

When growing tomatoes in hot weather, you will have to monitor the plants closely. Not all problems will be preventable, but with proper care you can help the plants to maintain good health while waiting for temperatures to cool some. If you take care of the plants properly, they will blossom again and bear fruit.

What happens in hot weather is as temperatures begin to rise above 95 degrees, the flowers begin to drop off the plants. This tends to be true especially when hot dry winds begin to pick up. The plants that are excessively leafy, and are over fertilized are more susceptible to this problem than any of the others.

Frankly, there isn’t much you can do to stop the problem. However, some varieties tend to be more prone to blossom drop than others. Each flower that drops from the plant is one tomato lost. As was previously mentioned though, keep the plants healthy and alive and they will blossom again as temperatures begin to cool down. The most immediate danger to the plants caused by heat is severe stress. Using mulch will help to keep the soil from heating up as much and drying out quickly. Despite this fact, the tomatoes still need to be thoroughly watered each week in order to facilitate deep root growth so that the roots get down into the cooler soil.

While it’s true that the plants will need more water in these hot and dry conditions, you still have to be careful not to overwater them. Over watering is the primary cause of split fruit. Now, another problem with growing tomatoes in hot weather is that when daytime temperatures get above 95 degrees, they tend to stop producing red pigment. The result is tomatoes that look orange. Once the temperatures reach 100 degrees daytime and 80’s in the night, the tomatoes seem to stop maturing and ripening. Those fruits that are beginning to ripen can always be picked and the ripening process can be completed inside where the temperatures are cooler. The fortunate thing for these issues is that the tomatoes flavor is not affected by these issues.

The single problem that can absolutely ruin a tomato is exposure to intense sunlight. The result of this issue is called sunscald. In this case the tomatoes tend to take on a yellowish color, and the skin becomes a leathery type of brown and they begin to rot. If your plants are damaged by the heat, there is nothing that any amount of fertilizer can do to bring them back. They will simply try to produce themselves to death, and the fruit will not be worth the effort.

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If you want your tomato plants to produce, you have to make sure that watering tomatoes is at the top of the list of things to do. Generally speaking, you want to make sure that you keep the plants for getting thirsty, but you don't want to over-water them either. Usually, when the top 1 inch of soil is dry, you want to give them some water. Tomatoes love the moisture, but at the same time, they can't stand being drenched. When there is too much water, air exchange in the roots and soil becomes difficult. So, how much water is too much? Let's see, if you have your tomatoes outside in a garden bed, then you will want to run the garden hose on them for anywhere from 30 seconds to 2 minutes. The biggest factor that should help you to decide the length of time will be your local weather conditions. If it has been exceptionally dry in your area, or you live in a dry climate, then you are likely going to want to lean towards the 2 minute side of the scale. If on the other hand you live in an area that gets substantial rain on a regular basis, then you may only need to water them for 30 seconds.

Growing tomatoes in the house requires different rules. A good watering for these plants will be to run water on them until water starts to come out of the bottom of the pot or container. This is of course, assuming that proper drainage has been allowed for in the bottom of the container in which you are growing the plants.

Personally watering your tomatoes, rather than using an automatic system helps to improve plant production. The reason being is that if you are watering them personally, then you will be seeing them every day and you will notice if there are any problems such as pest infestation, or if a plant is diseased. Noticing these things early can not only save the plant, but the rest of your tomato harvest as well.

Taking good care and watering your tomatoes on a regular basis will not only keep your plants happy and healthy, but they'll keep you happy as well with all the tasty fruit the plant will serve you! It's no wonder that the tomato is the most popular item grown in a vegetable garden. While they do require a little work, it is minimal and the result is a lovely, sweet juicy, vine ripened tomato that tastes like no other!

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Feeding tomatoes is an all important part of their overall growth. When you feed them, they will not only give you a healthier pant, but they will also bear more fruit. The question then, is what type of fertilizer should be used? We'll start from the beginning and take you in the proper direction. The idea of getting the best tasting, healthiest tomatoes is what drives most gardeners. Trouble is, you want to grow these tomatoes preferably without the use of pesticides where possible. The way you prepare the garden bed will help to ensure that this happens for you.

If you are starting with seeds, then you will want a good organic potting soil to start with. This will lessen the chance that the young plants will be attacked by disease in the early stages of growth. Once the plants have begun to grow, you'll want to put them in your selected spot when they are about 6 inches or so tall. There are a variety of methods used to keep cutworms and slugs away from the plants. You can do a little checking to find the one that's best for you without the need of using pesticides. Some people use strips of newspaper, while still others will use plastic containers and such to keep the critters away.

Now, for fertilizer, there are a large number of mixtures available at the local nursery or garden center by many manufacturers. It's simply a matter of choosing the one that you want to use. One of the most popular seems to be Miracle Gro, but depending on where you live, that might not be available. The garden center will be able to help you choose the one that is best for you, but remember, just because something is more expensive doesn't necessarily means it's the best one for you to use! Sometimes, trying different things will help you to decide the one that is best for you to use so perhaps in one end of the garden you can use product A, and in the other end use product B. The difference in fruit production, if any, will help you to decide the matter quite easily.

There's absolutely nothing better that a sweet tasty tomato that has come directly from your own vine! It's no wonder that the tomato is the most popularly grown garden staple!

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Growing organic tomatoes is not hard to do. The hardest part about it is going to be keeping the insects from destroying that tasty fruit when it comes time for the plants to bear. Home grown tomatoes are the absolute best. There's no doubt in my mind about it. The only thing that makes them better is when they are grown organically without the use of pesticides.

The first thing you want to do when growing organic tomatoes is to find a good seed. The local nursery or garden center will have some valuable information to give regarding the variety of tomatoes that grows best in your area. Don't be afraid to ask them questions. They are happy to help you!

Now, you'll want to plant the seed perhaps an inch deep in loose compost. You can do this anywhere from 5 to 7 weeks before the last frost hits your area. You want to make sure that the soil stays damp while you are awaiting germination. The seeds will germinate somewhere around the 10 day mark, perhaps a day or 2 sooner or later. After the seeds have germinated and grown 2 more leaves other than the germination leaves, you can transplant the seedlings to a different container by themselves. A useful container is a paper cup or plant band.

The location you choose outside for the plants should be carefully considered. When growing organic tomatoes, they perform best when planted in aerated soil that contains a large amount of rock minerals. The soil needs to drain well and should also contain a lot of compost. Fallen leaves are a good suggestion to use as compost.

After about 7 weeks, your plants will be ready to transplant into your outdoor bed. You want to make sure that you include a handful of compost to each plant when you transplant it, and do so with great care to minimize the shock. You should place the plants about 18-24 inches apart and plant them deep. Stakes should be used to tie the plants of as they grow. This keeps them off the ground. Use a soft yarn to tie them off.

Feed the plants once about every three weeks when waiting on them to start bearing. Once the fruit sets, you'll want to feed the plants about once a week or so. Water them on a daily basis, but not too much. Too much is just as bad as not enough. Keep the soil moist and you'll be fine!

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Growing tomatoes in a hydroponic garden is a unique undertaking. A hydroponic garden is the process of growing your plants in a nutrient rich solution consisting of water and fertilizers and may be used with or without a stabilizing medium such as gravel, sand, sawdust or some other means of providing mechanical support.

A liquid type hydroponic system has no other means of mechanical support for the plants. They can be further classed as a system that is open, or one that is closed. In an open system, the solution is introduced to the roots but is not reused. In a closed type system, the solution is recovered and recycled.

All hydroponic systems are in greenhouse type structures and one of the most important functions is to reduce water evaporative loss and to reduce disease and pest infestations. A principle advantage of the system is to produce high density, maximum crop yields. The principal disadvantage of the system is high cost.

The production of food in greenhouses was not fully developed until the introduction of polyethylene as a cover for the greenhouse in 1948. Hydroponics has not developed rapidly. There was extensive work done in the field between 1925 and 1935, then after some 20 years had passed, a renewed interest in the procedure had developed after the introduction of plastics, which became key in not only lining the growing beds, but also in the use of drip irrigation.

That said, hydroponics is still considered to be a relatively new kid on the block. The technology is both versatile, and appropriate for developing countries and even the space stations. The technology can be effectively used in the growth of food in even the barren desert regions, which is an important consideration. There have been proposals made that would put greenhouses into place in desert regions to house hydroponic gardens that could serve 2 purposes. The first purpose being served of course would be the garden and food production. The other purpose that could be served is the placement of antenna in the glass of the structures that are used to gather energy from energy collectors in space.

While expensive to set up, the economic benefits of the greenhouses could be further justified in the taxes that would be produced from the creation of jobs for workers to attend to the greenhouse operation. While expensive, growing hydroponic tomatoes can have more benefits in the end, than even their outdoor counterparts!

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Growing tomatoes indoors is a hobby that can be very rewarding, in more ways than one. Not only will you get to enjoy the fruits of your labor so to speak, but you'll also have the deep satisfaction that comes along with knowing that you grew the tasty fruit yourself! Speaking from experience, the tomatoes always taste better when they are grown at home than those you can buy in any produce stand or grocery store.

Tomatoes are the base ingredient in many products that you can easily make at home, and growing tomatoes indoors can make the entire list that much fresher! Among many other things, some of the more obvious things you can make from the fresh tomatoes you have grown are salsa, homemade spaghetti sauce just like from the old country, then of course there is juice and many other products.

For starters, you'll want to choose from a variety of tomato that is not susceptible to cracking. These types will do better indoors under lights, and as an added bonus, these are also better suited when you want to make tomato paste and sauce. Next you will want to prepare a good starting soil mixture. The best I have found is a standard potting soil mixture that includes about 10% or so of worm castings already added. You can balance the ph of the soil by adding a teaspoon of hydrated lime to each gallon of potting soil. This is rich in calcium and is absolutely great for the tomatoes. This calcium prevents the blossoms from rotting later on down the line. You don't want to start the soil too wet. Adding water a little at a time until you can get just about 2 or 3 drops of water out of it when you squeeze. Anything more than that and you will want to dry the soil out some before you start to use it.

Now, starting seeds is a critical time for the tomato plants. The resulting plants are delicate and need to be handled with care in the early stages of development. I recommend using nursery flats (these are the trays that have many sections) to start the seeds off. The larger ones are best. This way you don't have to worry over transplanting them as they get bigger. By the time they outgrow that tray, they will be strong enough to handle easily.

Tomatoes germinate best at about 80 degrees and you'll find that most of the seeds that you have planted will be up in about 12-15 days. Once they have begun popping up, you will want to remove the covers if they were used on the trays. At this point, you will want to use fluorescent lights placed about 6 inches above the plants and leave the lights on then for at least 18 hours of the day, and better still, leave them on 24 hours if possible.

By now you're well on your way to having really great tasting tomatoes! Take good care of them and they will bear some fantastic fruit no matter what time of the year it is!

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What types of tomatoes to grow will depend largely on the region in which you live. The hybrid tomatoes or tomatoes that are intentionally bred to retain certain characteristics can be chosen based on the qualities bred into them. For instance, there are varieties that have been designed to thrive in drier climates while others have been bred to thrive where it's wet all the time.

So, depending on where it is that you live, you will have to choose the varieties to put in the garden. The best place to gain your start is at the local nursery or garden center. These folks are experts at what they do and they will have a good handle on what thrives in your area, and what will not do so well.

Still yet, there are other things to consider as well. Primarily these considerations will include things such as tomato size, acidity and use. Many people will use nothing but a good beefsteak tomato. Coming from a thriving plant, the beefsteak tomato can more than cover an entire sandwich with only one slice. There are other people, who choose the early girl variety, when tend to produce the luscious fruit early in the season.

Plum tomatoes are said to be fantastic when making sauces and tomato paste, salsas and other such mixtures. Many people don't realize it, but there is yet another characteristic to consider. This is to choose whether you want determinate or indeterminate plants. Let me explain what this means. A determinate plant is one that grows to a specific height which is usually 3 feet high and is sort of like a bush. An indeterminate plant is one that simply continue to grow, and can achieve heights of 15 feet or more. Each individual has his or her own preference, based on the climate that they live in, and what will actually thrive in their area.

So deciding what types of tomatoes to grow depends on several factors as we now know. Armed with the information we now have, it's time to take a trip to the local garden center, where we will learn which varieties work best in the region we live in. While we're there, we want to make sure that we lay in all the supplies that we will need to grow our garden and keep our tomato plants happy. This would include tomato plant food, stakes and other such items necessary to keeping the plants healthy and in good shape.

Growing tomatoes is among one of the most favorite things I do in the summer, and the winter months are spent in anticipation of the coming growing season, as tomatoes are my favorite fruit! Good luck in your growing!

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Growing cherry tomatoes is probably the easiest variety of tomato to grow. There’s no need to till a bunch of ground to get your plants out, unless of course you want to. Growing cherry tomatoes can be done right from a flower plot of flower box. These tomatoes are easy to grow, so if you want the great taste of tomatoes right off the vine but don’t have a lot of time to tend them, they are absolutely perfect! Much like the standard counterpart, there are some things you will have to do to keep the vines upright as they mature, such as using stakes to tie the plants up. Otherwise they will hang and eventually hit the floor damaging the tasty treats.

Let’s start from the beginning though, so you can see exactly what you need to do. We’ll start with a good potting soil mix. Using store bought soil will help you to rid the possibility of the tomatoes becoming diseased. Using soil from outside may cause problems for your plants. The ideal pot you will want to use is one that will hold at least 6 gallons of soil. Using plastic or fiberglass pots are best because they tend to help hold in the moisture.

Now, depending upon how fast you want to start seeing the fruit, you may want to start with seedling purchased from the nursery. If you are in no hurry however, then nothing beats growing them from seed because then you not only have the tasty tomatoes to enjoy, but you also have the self satisfaction knowing that you grew them yourself. Much like the standard size tomatoes, growing cherry tomatoes will also require that you keep them fed with a tomato “food”. The local nursery or garden center can help you to decide which is best. Probably about once every 20 days or so as you wait for the plants to start bearing fruit, then perhaps once a week after that is plenty and will have you growing nice plump juicy tomatoes ready to go straight into the salad bowl.

Another advantage of growing cherry tomatoes is that much like organic tomatoes, you can grow these without a need to use pesticides. This is especially true of you are growing them in portable pots. The variety that you actually grow will depend entirely upon you. The most popular varieties seem to be Super Sweet 100 and Sungold varieties. Talk to someone at the local nursery or garden center and they will be able to better tell you which varieties thrive best in your area. It won’t be long before you’ll be enjoying fresh cherry tomatoes, straight from the vine!

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Growing Tomatoes All Year With a little imagination, you can keep growing tomatoes all year long. The only real limitation to having year round tomatoes is space. There are those who have come up with some fantastically unique ideas for growing these tasty fruits in the house and we’re going to tell you about one of them right here.

As we already mentioned, the only real limitation to growing tomatoes all years is space. Once you solve that problem, then we are ready to move forward. The most obvious place to grow your off-season tomatoes is a green house. The problem is that very few people are able to do that. It’s not as if it’s the cheapest thing in the world to do. Building a green house can be quite expensive, and there again, you may not have the necessary space to put one in.

The next best thing then when you have limited space, is to grow them upside down! Sounds funny I know, but it’s really quite simple. When we think of our homes in terms of space, we look at what we can fill the floor and wall area with. Little thought is ever put into the CEILING! By now you have probably guessed where I am going with this. Yes, you can grow your tomatoes from hanging pots that you can hang from the ceiling.

It’s true that you still can’t put them just anywhere however I’ll just bet there are a huge number of locations in your home that would be suitable for growing the tomatoes in the house. It’s a unique idea and while it may not be the prettiest plant in the world, it can still add a unique touch to the homes charm.

There are still things you will need to do to take care of them properly. First and foremost is lighting. You will need to provide a good source of light for the plants to thrive, but if you have a location where the plants can catch some sun throughout the day, then the problem is solved. Otherwise, good fluorescent lighting will do the trick nicely.

If you want to be growing tomatoes all year, it only takes a little imagination and ingenuity to make it happen. I have seen people put otherwise unusable space to great use over the years, and using the ceiling for hanging pots to grow tomatoes is one of the most innovative ideas I have ever come across.

Think about it. Sweet juicy vine ripened tomatoes all year long. I can think of nothing better! The most likely candidate for such a thing would naturally be cherry tomatoes, but good beefsteak plants will do just as well, and if you’re like me, the beefsteak tomatoes are the way to go. I enjoy tomatoes thoroughly and I eat them much the same way that you would eat an orange. There’s nothing better than building a nice sandwich, and slicing off a tomato that covers the entire sandwich!

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Growing tomatoes in cold weather is no easy feat. Simply put, tomatoes do not like the cold. If you want fresh vine ripened tomatoes in the cold winter months, then we have to look at alternatives. That is the scope of this article and what we are going to talk about today.

If we live in a colder climate and we are fixated on growing tomatoes in cold weather, then we have to do one of 2 things. We either have to fix up a nice place indoors for them with plenty of light, and the proper temperatures, or we have to install a green house outdoors.

Now, when we talk about greenhouses, we don't have to be talking about the big expensive kind you see at the local garden centers. While that certainly would be nice, most of us do not have the resources, or the space to install one. Small versions however can be built or even kits found on places such as eBay for less than a hundred dollars, complete.

A small greenhouse in a sunny location will not only keep the wind and elements off of the tomatoes but it will provide warmer temperatures throughout the day as well. This is probably the best scenario as the plants will be able to take advantage of natural light which is best for them. If that's not possible however, then perhaps you have some extra space inside the house or even the garage where you can set up your tomato garden.

Just make sure that where ever you put them, they have access to plenty of light. Where sunshine is lacking, fluorescent lights can be used in place of it. The longer the lights can stay on, the better off your plants will be. Then once you have your area set up, simply carry on with your gardening the same way you would normally care for your plants.

Further care of your plants should include feeding them and pruning them back. When the leaves have plenty of room to grow and they aren't all bunched together, they will produce far more fruits than if left to their own devices. Proper care of your tomato plants, whether indoors or out will always help the plants to become better producers. Remember though that tomatoes like to be moist, but not drenched and wherever you decide to set up your tomato garden, it should drain well.

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Pruning tomato plants is yet another important task that must be tended to when growing tomatoes in your garden. Pruning tomato plants will also help the plant to thrive and it will minimize the possibility of disease. Left to fend for itself the tomato plant would end up taking up about 4 square feet of space, it will probably have about 10 stems, and it will ultimately be hounded with disease. Using a device such as a tomato stake or even a tomato cage will help you to take proper care of your plants.

Next you will want to tie them in the case you are using stakes with a soft string such as soft yarn or something like that. Then you will want to prune them by removing all of the leaves below the first flower cluster on the plants. You also want to make sure that each leave section has plenty of room to grow, and capture the sunshine. The plant needs the light to produce the sugars that are necessary for it to live.

When you see a plant that has yellowing leaves, the leaves have turned yellow because that section is using more sugar than it is producing. This is due to lack of sunshine in the case of outdoor plants, and still not enough light on those growing indoors. If you are taking proper care of your outdoor plants, you will get larger fruit from it, and it will steadily produce until the first frost occurs. That can turn into a LOT of tomatoes!

Some little things you need to consider too are:

1. Keep the plants and leaves off the ground.
2. You should not let too many stems branch out from the plant. Keeping them tied will take care of this.
3. Never tie a plant off when the leaves are wet.
4. Give your plants plenty of room to prosper! It's far better to have 50 plants that are thriving than to try to have a hundred plants that are cramped for space!
5. Keep the plants pruned. Removing leaves to make room for the other leaves to prosper is actually more beneficial to the plant

Home-grown tomatoes are the absolute best tomatoes! Of that there is little doubt. That's one of the reasons that tomato plants in the home garden are so popular and they are the number one produced item grown by home gardeners. Add to that fact that compared to some other fruits and vegetables, the work involved in growing tomatoes is relatively minimal, and the rewards are great. There's absolutely nothing better than walking out to the garden to gather the makings of the freshest salad in the world!

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