Last year, I had a tomato plant partially break during a storm. So I pinched off the leaf stems, bent it down and covered with soil. New roots set, the plant was saved and it produced. It didn't produce much unfortunately. I believe that it was due to shock
We do this and it works great. We don't bend the stem all the way because we'd probably pinch it. Lol. We bend it a little & check on it a day or so later to be sure it figures out which way is up.
Remember where the stem/roots are in case you go back later and plant basil or other companion plants. If you're haphazard gardeners like we are and add a cage or trellis much later be sure not to stab through the stem/root trench.
This is great for more shallow soils, but I would recommend the same approach with stripping leaves though burying it deeper. Plants roots grow much easier out than down so you’ll have deep and wide roots sooner and overall by burying the plant deeper down. Plant will need less water and compost because of it
Dig it deeper. The roots will otherwise be to shallow, unable to get as much moisture and nutrients as they would from digging deeper. Furthermore, you will get better use of your garden space by using depth instead of length.
Fun fact tomatoes actually have tap roots.burrying tomatoes like this actually discourages the tap roots from rooting deeply. It will encourage fiberous root growth instead of tap roots.
Just curious why such a large plant was kept in such a shallow container to get so root bound? If you transplanted in a much deeper pot you'd have such a better root system. There's a lot if issues to planting this sideways way. Much more beneficial to plant deep
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Last year, I had a tomato plant partially break during a storm. So I pinched off the leaf stems, bent it down and covered with soil. New roots set, the plant was saved and it produced. It didn't produce much unfortunately. I believe that it was due to shock
We do this and it works great. We don't bend the stem all the way because we'd probably pinch it. Lol. We bend it a little & check on it a day or so later to be sure it figures out which way is up.
Remember where the stem/roots are in case you go back later and plant basil or other companion plants. If you're haphazard gardeners like we are and add a cage or trellis much later be sure not to stab through the stem/root trench.
had a branch break shobed it in am empty spot deep and its growing lol
I was just saying that today. You must have read my comment. 😂
Will this not make a really shallow root system that has more of a chance of falling over as opposed to a deep stable root system?
Don't trash those lower branches! Plant them, they will grow roots and you have just increased your number of tomatoe plants.
I have found it's just as good if you just dig a deeper hole..that way you don't risk breaking the stem.
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Polish on 😫
Is there ever a need to start something in trays vs direct sow other than getting a head start while it's cold?
I don’t know about this, the top layer of soil dries out quickly, planting it deeper will help the plant to get water longer
That root ball needed to be broken up
No way!
This is great for more shallow soils, but I would recommend the same approach with stripping leaves though burying it deeper. Plants roots grow much easier out than down so you’ll have deep and wide roots sooner and overall by burying the plant deeper down. Plant will need less water and compost because of it
If you plant shallow the roots at the surface will constantly need water or they will easily dry out constantly reducing your tomato plant
Thanks.Great tip
He explains this is unnecessary 22mins into video
https://youtu.be/NQzHTYCeTlE?si=O0AY1oTIcFEitGK7
The roots are going to be too close to the surface and dry out
cannabis is my favorite to do this with.
Need to bury it deeper if you’re going to plant it like this. They’re too close to the surface. Just saying!😊
Dig it deeper. The roots will otherwise be to shallow, unable to get as much moisture and nutrients as they would from digging deeper. Furthermore, you will get better use of your garden space by using depth instead of length.
I use this for my leggy plants, but heard that it's not necessary to remove the leaves because that leaves a wound on the plants.
Fun fact tomatoes actually have tap roots.burrying tomatoes like this actually discourages the tap roots from rooting deeply. It will encourage fiberous root growth instead of tap roots.
Great way to do it with trellis too! Lay it down so it’s leaning into the trellis!
Excellent!
Bad idea
That plant was root bound af
Just curious why such a large plant was kept in such a shallow container to get so root bound? If you transplanted in a much deeper pot you'd have such a better root system.
There's a lot if issues to planting this sideways way. Much more beneficial to plant deep
Trench is good but vertically planting at 1-2 feet deep how would it be? More vigorous growth and tomato production even through the heat of summer?
What the heck, that's cool! Learning something new every day 🥰
Great tip, thank you!
Been planting mine like this for years. Works great! Y’all give it a try.