All tomato growers know the challenges of the many various tomato diseases that can destroy a tomato crop. Thanks to these seemingly endless issues, we are always on the lookout …
Think of a tomato that has been blushed by the sun and Sungold cherry tomatoes come to mind. These aptly named golden yellow explosions of flavor and a popular choice …
For avid tomato lovers in the kitchen, nothing could be better than growing your own giant tomatoes in your backyard. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has guidelines for …
One of the most popular heirloom tomato varieties, Brandywine has large fruit that is known for its great flavor. From the original Brandywine variety comes several sub-strains, some with better …
When it comes to heirloom tomato varieties, few names are as recognizable as San Marzano. This tomato, famous for its Italian origins and uses in famous dishes like Neapolitan pizza, …
Although they haven’t been on the market for long (by gardening standards), Cherokee Purple tomatoes are one of the most widely grown heirloom varieties in the US. As one of …
The word ‘salsa’ means ‘sauce’ in Spanish and Italian and features tomatoes as the main ingredient, complimented by other flavors like onion and chilies. A salsa can be cooked or …
Most gardeners around the world dream of growing their own veggie patch, filled with plants you can pick fresh and carry to the kitchen for dinner. This desire is boosted …
For those with little garden space, growing tomatoes in pots is a great way to get a full harvest without an entire tomato patch. However, the process is slightly different …
In the world of heirloom tomatoes, Black Krim emerges as a standout favorite. Grown for its superior flavor and color, this indeterminate tomato with medium-sized fruits is ideal for beginners …
Picture a classic tomato, the first thing that comes to your mind. It’s probably rounded, with glossy red skin and a smooth texture. When you’re purchasing tomatoes from a grocery …
The taste of a homegrown tomato is largely due to the amount of sun they get. Intense sun increases photosynthesis in tomatoes which allows the plants to make carbohydrates that …
Whether caterpillars are feeding on the leaves or the fruit of your tomatoes, most can agree that they are pests in the garden and need to be controlled. There are …
You can do everything right. You can start your tomato seeds in the right way, you can transplant your seedlings at the right time spacing them far enough apart, you …
Tomatoes are one of the first crops people consider growing in their gardens, appreciated for their ease of growth and versatility. However, these benefits come with one major caveat – …
It’s that time of year again, the one we’ve all been waiting for – tomato harvesting time. After a long season of fussing and making sure your tomatoes don’t succumb …
Tomato harvesting season is upon us, giving us bounties and bounties of one of the world’s favorite fruits (or vegetables, if you prefer) to devour. If you’ve been pruning your …
Tomatoes are one of the first plants people reach for to add to their vegetable garden. But, they are also one of the trickiest to grow and manage. That’s not …
When you’ve waited all season to taste your first tomato from your very own harvest, it can be incredibly distressing to find out the skin of the fruits has become …
Once the tomato season begins to slow down and the weather cools, you’ll likely try to get all of your remaining fruits to ripen as quickly as you can. While …
Tomatoes are not incredibly high-maintenance plants, but there are a few tasks you shouldn’t miss out on if you want to improve your harvest. One of those tasks is staking. …
Tomatoes have become known as the gateway vegetable to starting home vegetable patches. With their easy-going nature and their distinct taste of summer, it’s no surprise. Unfortunately, as notoriously easy …
Tomato hornworms are an unforgettable tomato pest. They’re big, green, and while somewhat pretty, have a terrifying aura about them. Considered one of the most destructive garden pests, tomato hornworms …
In the world of companion planting, there are two vegetable garden favorites that many consider enemies – potatoes and tomatoes. Unfortunately, they are also two of the most common vegetable …
Summer is the season tomato gardeners look forward to for bountiful harvests of juicy fruits. But there are some essential tasks to compete in spring before harvesting season that affect …