Choosing the right tomato plant makes all the difference. From seedling health to climate and space, a few key factors can ...
July is the month in Sonoma and Napa counties when gardeners typically start to experience water challenges. – Check to make sure all irrigation systems are working, and drip lines have not been ...
This beginners guide shows how to transplant a tomato plant from one garden bed to another with tips on how this can be done at minimal risk to the tomato plant so it has the best chance to do well in ...
Mid-July is a good time to evaluate tomato plant progress and make adjustments. Prune excess foliage and remove lower leaves to improve air circulation and reduce disease. Monitor plants for pests and ...
Nothing rattles a gardener faster than spotting the first signs of blight on a tomato. The brown spots creep in, leaves start to yellow, and before you know it, the plant looks like it's waving a ...
If you tried your hand at growing tomatoes this summer, you likely have a produce bowl overflowing with plump, juicy fruit. As the hot weather winds down, you might be wondering how long your tomato ...
The Springfield News-Leader in Springfield, Missouri, partners with the Master Gardeners of Green County each week to bring readers a question-and-answer column with some of the expert horticulturists ...
Q: How do I care for my tomato plants in the hottest part of the summer? At what point do they start to produce tomatoes again? Tomatoes can continue to thrive in hot summer weather, but they will ...
What is causing our tomatoes to have such tough skin? They are in large tubs, full sun, watered daily and fertilized every other week. We have two varieties — Better Boy and Celebrity. Both are ...
Any tomatoes currently on the plant as summer winds down are likely to ripen nicely in the next month or so. Current blossoms, however, may lead to good tomatoes, mealy tasteless tomatoes or none at ...
The Tassie time-honoured tradition of planting tomatoes after the Hobart Show weekend continues, with the Royal Tasmanian ...