This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more The right amount of sunlight can help to produce large tomatoes (Image: Getty Images) Tomatoes typically begin to produce fruits from mid-summer onwards, depending on when they were planted, meaning many Britons may already be starting to see yields. However, if your plant is due to produce fruit a little later in the summer, it's worth ensuring they are in the right spot.
READ MORE Tomato plants only grow bigger and tastier fruit if 1 essential task is followed [EXPLAINER] The location of your tomato plant can make a world of difference when it comes to the quality and size of the fruits produced. Like all plants, the right amount of sunshine is a critical factor when helping your tomato plant achieve maximum success. Experts from GrowVeg.
co.u k revealed that there is one specific spot in your garden that tomato plants like above all other locations. They explained: "Tomato plants love sunshine and warmth, and this is precisely what will help the fruits develop their fullest flavour and aroma.
"There’s nothing quite like cupping a just-picked tomato, still warm from the sun’s rays, and breathing in that irresistible scent." function loadOvpScript(){let el=document.createElement('script');el.
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Log('[Load] OVP tcfLoaded',new Date())})}},1500)}) Tomatoes begin to produce fruit from the mid-summer (Image: Getty Images) DON'T MISS Tomatoes will grow to 'brag-worthy' size with easy watering tip [COMMENT] Tomatoes promise ‘best flavour and biggest’ fruits if you avoid watering mistake [EXPLAINER] Tomatoes grow bigger and bountiful fruit when fed a natural homemade fertiliser [INSIGHT] The experts continued: "So be sure to pick the sunniest spot in your garden – one that gets at least six hours of direct sunshine a day – and preferably more than that: eight, ten, all day - the sunnier the better!" Though tomatoes do well in a greenhouse due to the warmth, they will also thrive in areas of your garden that receive full sun. The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) advises growing your tomatoes in a "warm, sunny, sheltered location" if you are planting them outdoors. Tomatoes need heat and warmth because they are a "sub-tropical plant".
Experts from Quick Crop added: "This is especially important in most areas of the UK and Ireland where sunlight and warmth are at a premium even in mid-summer Trending SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time.
Read our Privacy Policy Therefore, it goes without saying that too much shade could be part of your tomatoes' demise. If your tomato is not getting enough sunshine, there is a high chance it will impact the quality of the fruit produced. You should also aim to keep tomato plants away from windy areas.
Positioning your tomato plant against a wall or fence will give it a better chance of success, as long as they receive sufficient water. If planted in the ground, try to avoid areas near hedges as the soil can be too dry. Related articles Britons warned to stop cutting garden hedges 'right now' or face hefty fine Everyone must leave bowl of water in garden or outside house tonight Beautiful garden flower that is even more invasive than Japanese knotweed Gardeners urged to pour coffee on soil this summer Garden roses will ‘bloom strongly’ for longer when fed three kitchen scraps.
