How to Plant 11 Tomato Plants in a Square Foot Raised Bed Garden

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Published 2011-06-06

John from www.growingyourgreens.com/ shares with you his project of the day: Planting 11 tomato plants into a 4 foot x 10 foot raised bed garden. In this episode you will learn the proper spacing to use when planting tomatoes. You will also discover the differences between determinate and indeterminate tomato plants. You will also learn more about the texas tomato cage john will use that will allow him to grow them vertically

All Comments (21)

@skyliz1 11 years ago

for those of us that have followed john through the years, we know he has done over forty thousand informative gardening videos & he has explained numerous times over what exactly he uses in his soil mixes-from rock dust to compost etc and just about every bit of technical advice any one could ever hope for, you just happened upon one where john is rambling on a bit, but we can certainly excuse him for this rare event after all he has graciously shared with us all.&he doesn't ever self promote.
@castleofcostamesa8291 8 years ago

Thanks John! I admire your work, it has inspired me to start building my soil and grow my own foods. I want to watch all your videos!
@gardenshedmanchester 10 years ago

This informative post is quite different from any other techniques I've ever known! I have noticed that this video is the best access in learning new knowledge about gardening and it is the best way to make you more better gardener. Thank you!
@onefstsnake 13 years ago

Love watching your videos with my wife. Because of your videos we started our own organic raised beds and they have been doing great! I actually just posted a video of our garden! Thanks!
@Florence31 5 years ago

Love your videos! Thank you for taking the time to share your extensive knowledge and create these wonderful learning resources! Much appreciated!
@prettypothos4me290 6 years ago

I had no problem understanding the title. I think some people had never heard of "square foot gardening" and took the one foot literally. Enjoyed the video.
@FirstOfHerName 7 years ago

I, for one, appreciate the time and explanations in your videos which is why I subscribe. Thank you for your effort, information, and time.
@gardenshedkent 10 years ago

It is so amazing! Proper spacing is one of the factors that every gardener must know in order to have a very good progress of their plants. As I have known, some people doesn't know how to measure the spaces between their various plants. Basically, cages is really useful especially for planting tomatoes because it will help the tomato to grow straightly. It is really a good deed! Very much nice !
@donnaleaneedham540 11 years ago

Love growing your greens, keep'em growing.
@RCPrepping 11 years ago

I watch this guy's videos every day. Always learn something new. Or remembering something I forgot.
@annajones4698 8 years ago

Thanks for all the videos I have learned a lot I plan on using your ideas and I will tell everyone about your videos... again thanks for all the tips and keep it up...I think every family needs to watch your videos
@alinamarshall1426 5 years ago

Very helpful info.Thank you for taking the time and make this video for us.
@donandrade6241 10 years ago

John, love the videos bro. Keep them coming.
@Lleanlleawrg 13 years ago

Convinced my mother to let me set up a raised bed or two in her garden (which is just a wilderness). Got the idea from watching your vids, I might add, though I had long been wanting to do some gardening projects. I have no outdoor areas to my name, but she does, so I figured it was about time she used the space, and I'd help her. Gonna get it done some time this week, I think. Keep up the good work, and keep the uploads coming!
@vegasjill21 10 years ago

Hi John~ Very informative and helpful video!! Although...I DID watch to find out how to plant 11 tomato plants in a square foot!! lol I couldn't for the life of me figure out how that could possibly be done!! lol I enjoyed watching and learning. You were really helpful with all your info. And your cute little short family story was cute and shows your personality. I'm amazed at the jokers who say you talk too much! Go figure~ I thank you.
@AuntDuddie 12 years ago

My mom raised us as cutters and choosers. It was to the crumb. I have been Square Foot Gardening since Mel Bartholomew came out with the PBS show and the nice to read and easy to follow book. I found a few things worked better for me than 4x4 raised beds. A friend built me 3x12 foot beds and I loved it. Being short, it was easier for me. Now I container garden because of the contaminants in our soil. I sure do miss New Jersey gardening!
@growingyourgreens 13 years ago

Yes! Thats coming soon.
@mrmrlee 11 years ago

Everything's bigger in Texas! Even the tomato cages I see, great video!
@susangaluski9320 10 years ago

Very nice video, John. Those cages look amazing, but like you said, they would be quite an "investment." I like the way you edited the film to show the cages popping up on the ground -- and you did pretty well with editing the chit-chat too (we know you like to talk!). Enough to have limited anecdotes without "too many" repetitive statements. Good job, John!
@loislaney23 13 years ago

Love the cages, maybe some day. Nice way to set up the beds.