Grow Sweeter, Juicier Tomatoes: A Time-Tested Gardener's Baking Soda Trick

Planning to grow tomatoes in your garden? Excellent choice—nothing beats the fresh flavor of homegrown ones!

I've shared proven tips for vibrant, 100% natural tomatoes. But for even sweeter fruit, try this trick from my grandfather, a master gardener with decades of experience.

The key? Sprinkle baking soda into the planting hole for your tomato seedlings. Watch how:

Contents

• What you'll need
• How to do it
• Results
• Why it works

What You'll Need

- 1 teaspoon of baking soda

- Potting soil

How to Do It

1. Dig the hole for your tomato plant.

2. Add two large handfuls of potting soil.

3. Sprinkle with baking soda.

4. Mix the soil and baking soda by hand.

5. Plant the tomato and fill the hole.

Results

There you have it! Baking soda makes your tomatoes much sweeter. :-)

Easy, fast, and natural, right?

They'll be succulent and juicy—especially with afternoon and evening sun.

Reapply a little baking soda around the base monthly to boost and sustain effects.

Why It Works

Baking soda lowers soil acidity.

This reduces tomato acidity for a sweeter taste.

Plus, it repels harmful insects.