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    Tips for Growing Tomatoes in the Pacific Northwest

    May 29, 2013 / 37 Comments

    One thing I get asked about a lot, is how to grow good tomatoes here in Seattle. With the cooler climate and short “warm season” in the Pacific Northwest, growing tomatoes can be tricky. In an effort to learn what works best, I have planted my tomatoes with slight variations every year. There has definitely been a lot of trial and error. Below is a list of what has proven to work well for me over the years and a few tips on what NOT to do as well. 1. A couple of weeks before I plan on planting my tomatoes, I heat the soil by covering it with plastic. That will start…

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