how do you grow tomatoes in floridas sandy soil?

Answer 1

I've lived in central Wisconsin all my life and we refer to it as Wisconsins sand box. Growing tomatoes here is no problem as long as we add composted organic matter or commercialy purchased peat moss from your local garden center or Wal Mart. Work enough into the soil along with some 10 -10 -10 fertilizer until you have what is called a friable mixture,meaning that when you grab a handful and squeez it it doesn't stay in a ball but falls apart. Keep in mind that not all plants do good in all areas of the country so you might want to check with your county agricutural agent to see what plants do best in your area. I find that since I am so far north and my growing season could be done in September I grow Early Girl,Early Boy,or Wisconsin 55.When I plant my plants I like to water them heavily with Mirical Grow 15-30-15 then every two weeks as per the manufacturers instructions doing regular waterings in between. Hope I was able to help and Enjoy your Crop !

Answer 2

I don't know how samdy the soil is there so can't really answer that question the best except use peat throught the soils by digging it over or you can grow tomaote plants in plastic pot plant containers that are about 40cm wide with about the same height 2.5cm is around 1 inch if that helps and then plant them in that using soil from a store that sells it,that's what I am going to again today but I'm starting mine from seeds in these small disc things that when go into water they expland to a decent size for the seed to start growing and once they have sprouted I will transfer into pt plant containers the size I said before or plant them out side if it's warm enough by then,we have sandyish soil over here as I'm only like a 2 minute walk to the beach where at my last place we used to acturally go out and get sand to mix in with the soil,but I'm gussing what you mean by sandy soil which I think the plants will need a lot more soil and peat.
Hope this helps

Answer 3

I have mine planted in sandy soil now. Only difference that I can tell, I fertilize more often and my plants are almost 7 ft tall and skinny, Still produce the same amount, Just not shorter and fatter. ohhh Sunny SoCal here

Answer 4

dig a trench in the sand about 2 ft deep fill maybe 6 inches of soil then put your plant in then fill the rest with the soil and then water......then watch it grow......add some miracle grow according to directions on box.....

Answer 5

I don't know if you can use sandy soil, you probably need to get your own soil from the soil supply shop.