Question: How do I get tomatoes to turn red? Mine are all green. Am I doing something wrong? - Erika S Answer: This question can be answered under two different circumstances. First, if you’re trying to get your tomatoes to turn red on the vine there are a few tricks you can … [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...]
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...]
Preserving Tomatoes
Once your tomatoes are grown and you begin to harvest them, you'll no doubt wonder how you can keep those tomatoes for the winter. Food preservation is a skill that has become rare in our grocery store society with 24/7 access to fresh fruits and vegetables no matter the time of … [Read more...]