Grow Tomatoes in Central Mexico in the Winter Months

The temperature in the months of November through February, in the Sierra Madre Occidental Mountain Range, can reach as low as 40 F. in the evening.

Steps

 * 1) Plant many species of tomatoes seeds which grow into many sizes:  large, medium, cherry (grape - large marble size) and different colors.
 * 2) Plant some in earthen pots and keep them inside for temperature control.
 * 3) During this season of the year, it's not very hot so the sun doesn't evaporate the water quickly. Watering should only be done every third day and not heavy them.
 * 4) To protect the roots in the soil from becoming too cold, when you transplant each plant, place wood chips around the base.
 * 5) After they get up to about 10 in tall, which might take about 2 months total, withdraw the chips if they are beginning to look blighted. The wood chips hold moisture and may become coated with a "mold" looking substance, so discard it. Some plants might die almost immediately.  Most should survive and thrive.

Tips

 * Cover roots as soon as plants are 4 - 6 in tall.
 * Use water soluble fertilizers - bloom setting and general fertilizing.
 * Spray bloom setting fertilizer directly onto each bloom. 4 - 6 - 4.   15 - 30 - 15 general fertilizing, water soluble.
 * Take away root covering materials after plants begin to bloom.

Warnings

 * Don't use too much water, too much fertilizer, or too much care - plant 'em and leave 'em alone except for watering.

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