Most tomato problems don’t start in the garden — they start on the seed packet.
If you’ve ever had big, healthy tomato plants with very little fruit, tomatoes that never fully ripen, or a season that ends in disappointment, one small detail on the tomato seed packet is often the reason.
In this video, I explain what “days to maturity” really means on tomato seed packets, why most gardeners misunderstand it, and how this single mistake can quietly ruin tomato yields before the season even begins. You’ll learn how to use seed packet information the right way so your tomatoes actually produce.
This video covers tomato seed packet mistakes, days to maturity explained, and how to choose tomato varieties that actually fit your growing season.
This is one of the most common tomato growing mistakes I see every year — especially among gardeners who feel like they’re doing everything right.
🌱 In this tomato gardening video, you’ll learn: - What “days to maturity” actually means for tomatoes - The most common tomato seed packet mistake gardeners make - Why big tomato plants don’t always produce fruit - How seed packet timing affects tomato yields - How to choose tomato varieties that match your growing season - A simple way to plan tomatoes for better harvests
🍅 Related tomato and seed starting videos: How to Start Tomato Seeds the Right Way: https://youtu.be/ed8OR49Bj4k
CHAPTERS 0:00 The Seed Packet Mistake That Costs You Tomatoes 0:58 What “Days to Maturity” Really Means 2:21 Why Your Real Tomato Season Is Shorter Than You Think 5:11 Determinate vs Indeterminate: Timing Matters 6:03 How Temperature Affects Tomato Production 7:42 Choosing Tomatoes That Actually Finish
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