by Erin Marissa Russell UPDATE IN 2023: According to CNN, a purple variety of GMO tomato has been approved by the USDA. As of November 2023, we are not aware that it is actually for sale anywhere. There are still no GMO tomato seeds available to home gardeners. Let's start … [Read more...]
How to Grow Black Krim Tomatoes
By Jennifer Poindexter Are you interested in growing a unique but tasty variety of tomato? Look no further than the black krim tomato. This tomato is known for producing a rich and delectable taste. It contains a mixture of sweet, tart, and smoky flavors. Plus, it’s a … [Read more...]
Best Tomato Types to Grow for Sandwiches and Slicing
By Jennifer Poindexter When growing tomatoes, you might have found that there are many varieties. These varieties exist to fulfill different preferences and gardening goals. For instance, if you’re growing tomatoes to make sauce, you might grow a specific type of tomato. … [Read more...]
Master List of Heirloom Tomatoes
Looking for some heirloom tomatoes to grow this season? Here's a list of all the heirloom tomatoes we could come up with. Did we miss any of your favorites? Leave a comment and tell us if so. What's an heirloom, anyway? Heirloom seeds are open-pollinated seeds that have not be … [Read more...]
15 Fun and Unusual Heirloom Seeds
The vegetables you’ll find on the produce shelf of your local grocery store have been selected to look uniform and to sit in trucks and on shelves for weeks without spoiling. Home gardening lets you choose varieties for other qualities like flavor, color, nutrition and ease of … [Read more...]