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From planting them deeper and watering them less than you might expect, MAT COWARD gives us the secrets to conquering tomato trouble
Tomato

ALMOST everyone who grows vegetables grows tomatoes — they are always among the best-selling seeds and plants bought by home gardeners.

It must follow that they are also among the main causes of frustration to home gardeners, because they’re not always the easiest crop.

So if you’ve been having trouble with your toms, here are a few suggestions.

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