01-28-2026, 10:10 AM
Mulching tomatoes immediately after planting is a good practice, especially to prevent soil splash onto the leaves, which can spread soil-borne diseases. Since the tomatoes were planted in a trench, leaving the root zone temporarily unmulched is not an issue and can actually help the soil warm up faster for early root development.
As the tomato plants establish and begin active growth, the mulch can be gradually pulled over the root area to improve moisture retention, suppress weeds, and regulate soil temperature. Be sure to keep mulch a few inches away from the stem to avoid moisture-related diseases. Overall, this method supports healthy tomato growth and disease prevention.
As the tomato plants establish and begin active growth, the mulch can be gradually pulled over the root area to improve moisture retention, suppress weeds, and regulate soil temperature. Be sure to keep mulch a few inches away from the stem to avoid moisture-related diseases. Overall, this method supports healthy tomato growth and disease prevention.