QUESTION: Can too much Epsom salt burn plants? I read about using it to grow better tomatoes. - Frieda S ANSWER: Yes, epsom salt can burn your plants. Many gardeners use Epsom salt in their garden because of what it contains, magnesium sulfate. This is great for getting rid … [Read more...]
Can You Grow Tomatoes in Autumn?
QUESTION: Can I grow tomatoes in the fall? What if I missed the summer harvest planting date in my zone? - Thomas B. ANSWER: Tomatoes planted in the middle of summer will bear fruit until first frost. You won’t see the numbers that gardeners achieve in the first harvest of the … [Read more...]
How Deep Do Containers Need to Be for Tomatoes?
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...]
How to Ripen Tomatoes on the Vine
by Jennifer Poindexter Do you have gorgeous tomatoes hanging on the vine in your garden? Do you need them to turn from green to red in a hurry? Whether you’re anxious for a fresh tomato or you’re racing the clock because frost is coming, there are some things you can do to … [Read more...]
Cherry Tomatoes vs. Tomatoes, Fully Explained
By Erin Marissa Russell QUESTION: What makes a tomato a cherry tomato? I see seeds and plants described as cherry tomatoes all the time, but I’m not quite sure what it takes to qualify as a cherry tomato. — Lauren K. ANSWER: The most significant difference between cherry … [Read more...]
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