This is how we plant tomatoes. 

 

Jon digs a deep hole and adds a handful of gravel.  Then I put in a 2 liter jug (upside down, with the top off, and the bottom cut out.)  I add a little more gravel to the jug, then put in the tomato plant right next to the upside down jug.  This is how we deep water our tomatoes.  See how the water goes directly to the roots, and doesn't get on the leaves?  

 

I learned this method from Alma and Jim when they lived in Swansboro.  Hmmm, about 1980.  Been doing it this way ever since.  

 

Looks funny, but works great!!!

 

HAPPY GARDENING!!!