How far apart to plant tomatoes depends on the tomato type you want to grow and the place where you will grow them. Let’s look at spacing for different tomato types.
If you use stakes, the right spacing of the plants would be 1 ½ to 2 feet from plant to plant. From row to row, it should be 2 to 3 feet. The stakes are made of wood and very firm. They measure about 6 feet in height and 2 inches wide...
If you choose the cages, the spacing must be between 2 to 3 feet between the plants. The spacing between rows should be between 4 to 5 feet. Many people chose cages over stakes because they need less attention and maintenance...
Determinate tomatoes are those that only grow up to a certain point and then stop growing. This type grows faster than the indeterminate type blooming and getting fruits faster. These plants are small in size meaning they can grow closer to each other than the other type...
Most gardeners grow their tomatoes in containers which still presents a challenge in spacing them. That’s because you will still need to consider spacing and most containers do not give you ample space. A tomato trellis or a stake can help you support your tomatoes in containers. Only one tomato per container requires a pot with a 14-inch diameter and 5-gallon volume...
We hope this guide on tomato spacing has taught you everything you need to know. As long as you stick to these dimensions you will have no problem growing your tomatoes. You will have a plentiful harvest of big juicy tomatoes...