by Julie Christensen Tomatoes are ranked as Americans’ third favorite veggie (after potatoes and lettuce) and most of the tomatoes we consume are in the form of cooked tomato products, such as ketchup, tomato paste, marinara sauce and salsa. Roma tomatoes, also known as … [Read more...]
Preserving Roma Tomatoes: Canning and Freezing
Roma tomatoes are also known as Italian or plum tomatoes. With their prolific yields of meaty, sweet fruit, they make the ideal tomato for sauces, canning and freezing. And unlike many vegetables, tomatoes are actually more nutritious cooked than raw. If you’ve never preserved … [Read more...]
Growing Cherry Tomatoes in Pots: Best Varieties
If you’re dreaming of home-grown tomatoes, but have limited space, growing them in pots is the ideal solution. Cherry tomatoes, with their compact growth, small fruit and early harvest times are a perfect variety to try. Read on to learn everything you need to know about growing … [Read more...]
Growing Tomatoes in Pots: Best Varieties
Longing for home-grown tomatoes, but lack space in your garden? Tomatoes are among the garden vegetables that thrive in pots. And one or two plants will provide a family of four with enough tomatoes for the summer. Place a pot on your patio or next to your kitchen door. Any warm, … [Read more...]
Get a Head Start on Peppers and Tomatoes in Winter
If you're like many gardeners, you start perusing seed catalogs and dreaming of garden-grown tomatoes and peppers in early February or before. In fact, long before it's safe to plant these frost-tender vegetables. Unless, of course, you trick Mother Nature by manipulating growing … [Read more...]
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