QUESTION: I want to grow tomatoes but only have shade and partial shade available on my property. Can I produce a healthy harvest of tomatoes if I only have shade and partial shade to grow them in? — Francis A. ANSWER: There’s no one-size-fits-all response to this question, … [Read more...]

QUESTION: Is it better to grow tomatoes in pots or to grow them in the ground? I want to start planting tomatoes this year. — Raymond N. ANSWER: There are tomato varieties especially well suited for container gardens and varieties that grow their best planted directly in the … [Read more...]

by Erin Marissa Russell If you’re planning to grow your tomato plants in containers or a raised bed garden, or if you need to move your tomato plants and want to do so without damaging their roots, you’ll need to know how far the roots of tomato plants extend into the soil. … [Read more...]

by Jennifer Poindexter Are you particular about your tomatoes? I became the same way after I began growing my own. In fact, I rarely can stomach the tomatoes from the grocery store because they don’t taste the same as homegrown. Granted, this is only my opinion. However, if … [Read more...]