15 Tomato Myths (BUSTED)

There are many tomato growing tips, but not all of them are supported by research and experience. Gardener Scott bust 15 common tomato myths. (Video #479) 00:38 Yellow leaves are bad 01:48 Tomatoes need a lot of water 02:35 Fruit needs sun to ripen 03:21 Remove all suckers 04:30 Best to ripen fully on the vine 05:15 Tomatoes turn red when ripe 06:07 More sun is better 07:10 Flowers need bees to pollinate 08:02 Add calcium to cure blossom end rot 08:57 Add sugar for sweeter taste 09:29 Add Epsom salt for better taste and to cure BER 10:20 Only paste tomatoes can make sauce 11:33 Companion plants affect flavor 12:18 Hairs on stems grow roots 13:16 Shouldn't refrigerate tomatoes Click this link to SUBSCRIBE to Gardener Scott:    / @gardenerscott   Get special perks and join the Gardener Scott Community. Click the "JOIN" button or link here:    / @gardenerscott   To support the channel, you can click on these affiliate links: GreenStalk vertical garden system: http://lddy.no/kdvq Use code "GARDENERSCOTT" for a $10 discount. Forever Garden Beds for metal raised beds. https://forevergardenbeds.com/?ref=GA... Use code "GARDENERSCOTT" for 10% off Planter garden planning app. Click this link for 25% off the Planter Premium subscription (the code is embedded already): https://planter.garden/promo/Gardener... Planta Greenhouses: plantagreenhouses.com/gardenerscott IV Organic Fertilizer and Plant Guard: https://ivorganics.com/store/ Use Promo code "GARDENER" for 10% off T-shirts, mugs, and more at the Gardener Scott Store: https://gardener-scotts-store.creator... If you use Amazon and want to buy anything at all, click through with this affiliate link: http://www.amazon.com/?tag=gardenersc... For home soil testing: https://rxsoil.com/nutrients?source=g... Use code "GARDENERSCOTT" for 10% off Botanical Interests seeds: https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=250954... Survival Garden Seeds: https://survivalgardenseeds.com/?ref=... Use code "GARDENERSCOTT" for a 10% discount Harvest Right Freeze Dryers: https://affiliates.harvestright.com/1... 10% off Tempest Weather Station https://shop.weatherflow.com/?ref=gar... Check out Gardener Scott's Recommended Gardening Books at: https://bookshop.org/shop/gardenerscott #EnjoyGardening #GardenerScott Links included in this description and referenced in videos might be affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. If you purchase a product or service with the links I provide, I may receive a small commission. There is no additional charge to you for those affiliate links and your support allows me to provide free content every week on the Gardener Scott channel. Thank you for your support!