03/06/2026
How to get the best tomatoes in clay soil
Tomatoes are tall plants that need a deep root system to anchor them against the elements
For the healthiest plants, aim for deep holes - around 10 inches. My post digger is the perfect tool for this. At £24.99 this has been a worthy investment to my small scale farm with many uses:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/VonHaus-Fence-Post-Auger-1050mm/dp/B089KFSTXC
Clay soil is very dense, doesn't drain easily and is generally less nutrient loaded. Adding some natural feed -chicken manure, fish blood and bones or equivalent -, a few handfuls of compost and a good soaking of water will give your toms a healthy start as they settle in and form roots.
Then co-plant with some delicious lettuce, herbs like basil, oregano or chives and flowers such as marigold, calendula or nasturtiums - to naturally deter pests away from your tomatoes- and you'll be enjoying multiple crop harvests in just a couple of months
Our favourite ground varieties are; money maker (salad tomato), costoluto fiorentino (beefsteak) and roma (plum)
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