Plant Tomatoes Again! Second Summer Planting + Garden Tour

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Time Code:
00:00 Intro
02:30 Pulling up Old Tomato Plants
04:00 Planting Tomatoes
05:50 Compost Teas to Use
06:30 Close-up of Planting Tomatoes
08:45 Asian Pear Tree Garden Tour
10:30 Viewing Tomato Plants
11:45 Cantaloupe Planting
14:12 Corn Raised Bed

🌱 Planting a Second Round of Tomatoes, Cantaloupes, and Corn in Late Summer 🌽🍅🍈

Thinking about planting more tomatoes, cantaloupes, or corn in the second half of summer? You can get a successful second harvest—but you need to plan smart and move fast!

🌡️ Step 1: Know Your First Frost Date
Before you put a single seed in the soil, you need to know when your growing season ends.

➡️ Find your average first frost date using a gardening app or your local extension office website.
➡️ Count how many warm growing days you have left—that means days above 60°F (15°C), which is what warm-season crops need to thrive.

Why This Matters:
Tomatoes, cantaloupes, and corn are heat-loving plants. If you plant too late and the frost comes early, you could lose your whole crop before harvest. Knowing your frost date helps you choose fast-maturing varieties and stay on schedule.

🍅 Late-Summer Tomato Planting Tips
Choose Fast-Maturing Varieties: Look for determinate or “early” varieties that mature in 55–70 days.

Start with Transplants: Skip seeds—use healthy starts from a nursery or from your own saved seedlings to save 4–6 weeks.

Plant Deep: Bury the tomato plant deeper than it was in the pot to encourage strong root growth.

Fertilize and Mulch: Use a balanced fertilizer and mulch to retain moisture and control soil temperature.

Shade in Extreme Heat: If temps are above 90°F (32°C), provide afternoon shade to reduce transplant stress and blossom drop.

Watch for Disease: Warm, humid conditions can bring on fungal issues. Space plants well and prune for airflow.

🍈 Second Planting of Cantaloupe (Melon) Tips
Use Fast Varieties: Choose cantaloupes that mature in 70–80 days. Some smaller varieties are faster.

Start from Seed or Transplants: If you have 75+ warm days left, you can still direct sow. Less time? Use transplants.

Warm Soil Only: Cantaloupe seeds need soil at least 70°F (21°C) to germinate properly.

Full Sun & Space: Melons love heat and need plenty of space to run. Raised beds or mounded rows are ideal.

Consistent Watering: Water deeply but allow soil to dry between to avoid root rot. Reduce watering when fruit starts to ripen.

Pollination Support: Late summer means fewer pollinators. Hand-pollinate if necessary for good fruit set.

🌽 Late-Season Corn Planting Guidelines
Go with Early-Maturing Sweet Corn: Look for varieties that mature in 60–75 days.

Plant in Blocks: Plant in blocks of at least 3–4 rows wide (not single rows) for proper pollination.

Warm Soil Needed: Soil must be at least 65°F (18°C) for corn to germinate well.

Feed Heavily: Corn is a nitrogen hog. Apply a high-nitrogen fertilizer at planting and again when stalks are knee-high.

Keep it Moist: Water regularly, especially during tasseling and ear formation.

Watch for Pests: Late summer plantings can attract fall armyworms and corn earworms. Use BT spray or neem oil as needed.

⏱️ General Timing Advice
If you have at least 75–90 warm days left, you’re likely good to go for a second round.

Use transplants whenever possible to speed up the growing cycle.

Add row covers or low tunnels toward the end of the season to extend warmth and protect from early frosts.

⚠️ Final Reminder to Viewers

“Before you plant anything this late in the season, make sure you know your first frost date. That’s your countdown clock. It doesn’t matter what zone you’re in—what matters is how many warm, frost-free days you have left. Use that number to pick fast-maturing varieties, transplant when you can, and stay ahead of the clock!”