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[Tomato Dirt #355] What You Need To Know About Growing Tomatoes in Raised Beds: FAQs
February 12, 2026

Tomato Dirt Newsletter
Volume 16, Number 4

Dear Tomato Dirt reader,

Welcome back to Tomato Dirt! A couple times a month, we’ll send you this newsletter packed with tips about growing tomatoes and using them.


Get the Dirt on Raised Beds


Even if you don't have a lot of time for gardening, you can still have a productive vegetable garden, no matter the size.

How? Start with a raised bed . It's the shortcut to a plentiful harvest, even in the first year.

Our good friends at Burpee have put together oodles of helpful information and products for growing tomatoes, edibles, and flowers in raised beds .

You can also learn about different kinds of raised beds and take a look at the options so you can decide what’s best for your situation.

Take a minute right now to browse different kinds of raised beds and kits. Have fun!


Check for tomato growing tips each day on our Facebook page


Each day, we post helpful tomato growing tips on our Facebook page.

You’re invited to like the page and get plenty of tomato growing tips. And please share the new page with other gardeners you know!

Hop on over to Facebook and click “Like” right now, while you’re thinking about it.


FEATURE: What You Need To Know About Growing Tomatoes In Raised Beds: FAQs


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Growing tomatoes in raised beds is one of the easiest and most practical approaches to gardening.

Beyond getting your raised beds in place, knowing how to use them – specifically with tomatoes – makes all the difference.

If you’re new to growing tomatoes ...

Or if you're new to raised bed gardening...

Or if you simply want to know more about raised bed tomatoes ...

You're in the right place. These raised-bed tomato FAQs cover the basics, the common mistakes, and the little details that help raised-bed tomatoes thrive. Keep reading …


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Tomato Growing Tip: How to space raised bed tomatoes


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Get more tips for growing tomatoes on our Tomato Growing Tips Pinterest board.


Get Ready For Spring! Build A Shed In A Weekend


A new growing season is just around the corner. And that’s a perfect time to get the shed you’ve been dreaming about. And you can build it yourself!

Ryan Henderson has taught more than 4,000 people to build professional looking sheds. He has even taught absolute newbies – those without ANY experience at all. Each of his plans includes a complete materials list, step-by-step directions, and photos and instructions. No extra trips to Home Depot or Lowe’s. You won’t be guessing whether you’ve got it right not.

And now you can get Ryan’s Shed Plans at a special rate. (Check it out here.)

Why not build the shed you’ve wanted and needed … and save a bundle in the process?

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More about Growing Raised Bed Tomatoes

How to Choose Materials for Your Raised Bed : A Primer 8 Guidelines for Growing Raised Bed Tomatoes 5 Tips for Preparing Raised Bed Soil for Planting Tomatoes DIY Your Own Raised Beds: 16 Ways To Save


That’s it for now. More next time.

Until then, happy gardening!




Kathy with Tomato Dirt
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