Tomatoes are either determinate or indeterminate . They are good choices for canning due to the concentrated production period. Indeterminate varieties will continue to grow and produce fruit during most of the summer. They need taller supports and frequent fertilization for best production. To help prevent blossom end rot, put a handful of gypsum into the planting hole.
Space plants two feet in the row with rows three to four feet apart.
Set transplants in holes to just below the first set of leaves. After planting apply one cup of a starter solution per plant. Too much fertilizer can burn roots and kill young plants. Either stake or cage tomatoes shortly after planting. Remove the first three or four suckers while they are still small.