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What is the best fertilizer to use on tomatoes and best tomatoes to plant?

The kind of fertilizer is up to you. University of Memphis Director of Landscape Joellen Dimond says plants see the elements in the soil and take them up. Whether you want to use organic or manufactured fertilizers is up to you. You should get a soil test to see what fertilizer you need. As to what kind of tomato to grow, Joellen says to contact your local extension office. They will have a list of tomatoes that do well in your area.
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