QUESTION: Can I grow tomatoes on my deck? I don't have any areas in my back yard that get enough direct sun, but my deck probably does. - Victoria J ANSWER: This is a resounding, “Yes!” My favorite place to grow tomatoes is on my deck, even though I live on a large plot of … [Read more...]
Plum Tomatoes vs. Roma Tomatoes, Explained
by Erin Marissa Russell You’ve probably seen both plum tomatoes and Roma tomatoes at the grocery store or in recipes and are left wondering, what the difference is between plum tomatoes and Roma tomatoes. They aren’t just two names for the same thing, as many of us believe. … [Read more...]
How long after flowers do tomatoes appear?
QUESTION: How long after flowers do tomatoes appear? I see a bunch of yellow flowers but none of them have turned into tomatoes yet and some of them just fell off. - Brenda T ANSWER: The window of time between flowering and fruiting is approximately 20 to 60 days. Why such a … [Read more...]
Topping Tomato Plants: Everything You Need to Know
by Bethany Hayes Have you ever seen a gardener mention that they topped their tomato plants? Topping tomato plants is a type of pruning that might seem counterproductive, but when done correctly in the right circumstances it can lead to prolific harvests and healthy … [Read more...]
26 Tomato Companion Plants – and 5 You Don’t Want Nearby
by Bethany Hayes Companion planting is one way gardeners can naturally maximize their harvests and grow healthier plants with fewer pests and diseases. Tomato plants attract many pests and diseases, so using a variety of tomato companion plants is an excellent way to ensure … [Read more...]
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