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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.
Watering Technique. Tomatoes do best when the soil is thoroughly soaked. During each watering, the water should reach a depth of 6 inches to 8 inches, the North Carolina Cooperative Extension advises. Instead of daily waterings when only the soil surface receives moisture, water the plants deeply once per week when rain is not forecast.