By Erin Marissa Russell QUESTION: I want to grow tomatoes in a container garden. How deep should the containers be for cherry tomatoes and full-size tomatoes? — Allen Y. ANSWER: The question of how deep the container for your tomatoes should be depends on the size of the … [Read more...]
Does zucchini need to climb?
QUESTION: Does zucchini need to climb? I did not set up a trellis, and now I'm wondering if I have made a mistake. - Mary L ANSWER: In short, the answer is no. Zucchini doesn’t need to climb to grow properly. It’s an easy crop to produce in a home garden. The plant grows well … [Read more...]
Can You Eat the Green Tops of Onions?
QUESTION: Are the green tops of my onion plants edible? They look like larger green onions, and I’d love to use them in the kitchen if I can. — Sean P. ANSWER: Not only can you eat the green tops of onions—the flowers of your onion plants are edible, too. So don’t throw out … [Read more...]
What’s the Best Mulch for Tomatoes?
QUESTION: I’m looking for the best mulch to use on my tomatoes. What do you recommend gardeners use to mulch their tomatoes? — Jamie L. ANSWER: Using mulch on your tomatoes is a great way to increase the amount of your harvest and also increase the size and tasty flavor of … [Read more...]
What Are Dwarf Tomato Plants?
QUESTION: How are dwarf tomato plants different from standard tomato plants? I know they’re smaller, but I’m wondering exactly what the criteria are for making a tomato plant officially a dwarf plant. — Michael C. ANSWER: Dwarf tomato plants are those with the rare dwarfism … [Read more...]
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