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2. Test the soil's acidity. Tomatoes favor a more acidic soil with a pH of 6.2 to 6.8. Use a pH soil testing kit, available at home improvement and garden stores, to test the pH levels of the soil.
Caring for Your Plant. 1  1. Cage or stake your tomatoes. This supports the tomato vine. 2  2. Add lots of compost to the garden soil. Tomatoes demand a growing medium rich in organic matter. 3  3. Water every 7 to 10 days. Do this after the first week.  4. Monitor the soil pH. Tomatoes thrive in mildly acidic 1  soil. 5. Apply mulch.