Tomatoes and Peppers in the Ground

My early start to the gardening season means I'll be enjoying some delicious fruits and vegetables in the near future. Unfortunately, I wasn't so organized with my transplanting. My tomatoes and peppers didn't make it into the ground until last week, a little on the late side for my climate. I bought my plants from the Greenmarket in Union Square. I really should have started my own from seed, but I don't have much natural light in my apartment which has been a challenge in the past.

I treated the soil with some manure and popped the plants into the ground.
I'm planting my tomatoes about two feet apart. Space is at a premium in my garden but if you crowd the plants they won't do as well.

I'm planing varieties that produce smaller fruit, as I've had more luck with these in the past. I just don't get enough sun to produce huge beefsteak tomatoes. I do have great luck with cherry tomatoes and spicy peppers though!

I'm also growing a few plants in containers, to help maximize space. I find clay pots in the trash regularly. People are always throwing away houseplants in my neighborhood. A beautiful pot for free!