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[Tomato Dirt #359] Rows or grids – which is best for planting tomatoes?
April 09, 2026

Tomato Dirt Newsletter
Volume 16, Number 8

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.


Grow Better Tomatoes This Season (and Next) With A Garden Planner


Growing tomatoes doesn’t have to feel overwhelming.

Tomato Dirt’s 10-page, reusable Tomato Growing Planner Printable walks you through the entire tomato season — from planting to harvest — with clear guidance, simple checklists, and easy-to-follow pages.

You’ll love this planner because it …

  • Uses a simple, step-by-step system
  • Helps you prevent common tomato mistakes
  • Lets you print and reuse every season
  • Offers an instant digital download

Take a minute right now to check out Tomato Dirt’s Tomato Growing Planner Printable . And get ready for your best tomato growing season ever!


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: Plant Tomatoes In Rows or Plant In A Grid? Pros and Cons of Each


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Row planting vs square foot gardening for tomatoes: it’s not just about your garden layout.

If you’ve ever stood in your garden wondering, “Am I spacing these right?” or “Is there a better way to do this?”— you’re not alone.

Here’s the dirt: Neat rows or a tight, efficient grid are pleasing to the eye …

But your tomato garden layout affects your crop, too.

Row planting vs square foot gardening for tomatoes: the question impacts (Keep reading…)


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Tomato Growing Tip: Rows or Grids - The Bottom Line


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


Create Your Own Custom 3-Plant Bundles and SAVE


Want to save money – and choose your own vegetable and herb varieties?

The good folks at Burpee understand. They’re gardeners, too. And they have their favorite tomatoes, peppers, eggplants, and herbs.

That’s why they’ve created their special Mix & Match offer. You can create your own custom 3-plant bundles of herbs and vegetables – and save money in the process.

Let’s say you want to grow Brandywine, Super Sweet 100 Tomatoes, and Sweet Emerald Giant Peppers. You can create your own bundle of those 3 varieties and purchase them at the bundle price!

Bundled plants come in multiples of 3. The more bundles you buy, the more you save. Buy two or more bundles and save an additional 20%. Check out the Mix & Match offer.


More Tips For Planting Tomatoes

10 Ways To Get The Most From Your Garden Space Starting A Raised Bed Vegetable Garden FAQs 3 Ways To Plant In Rows How To Plan A Garden Layout For Vegetables

That’s it for now. More next time.

Until then, happy gardening!




Kathy with Tomato Dirt
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