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Types and Textures. Loam and sandy loam soils are best for tomato production, but these plants will grow in almost all soil types except heavy clay. If you your soil has lots of clay, you can improve the texture by tilling the soil and incorporating sand, sawdust, peat moss or other amendments before planting.
Learning how to grow tomato plants is simple: 1  Tomatoes like well-drained neutral soil with a pH of 6.0 to 7.0. 2  Plant them in full sun in an area that has access to water. 3  Space plants to allow maximum growth area, room for air circulation and harvest.  Amend soil with organic 1  matter. Fertilize lightly at time of planting.