LLHG 611 - All About Tomatoes

Calling all tomato growers, newbies and seasoned gardeners alike. This fun-filled class is designed to help you increase the productivity, health, flavor and variety of your tomatoes. We will discuss proper soil preparation, soil amendments, organic and synthetic fertilizers, various staking/caging/trellising/weaving methods, watering and pruning techniques as well as how to extend and preserve your bountiful tomato harvest. Learn to identify and treat common tomato pests and diseases. Tips on sourcing tomato seeds and starts will also be discussed. Students will take home a super rare/special tomato plant variety from Wasatch Community Garden's Plant Sale.