One of the special joys of home vegetable gardening is harvesting vine ripened tomatoes. Most gardeners have their tomatoes planted by now. It’s not too late to plant tomato transplants if you have ...

There are few crops more satisfying to harvest than fresh homegrown tomatoes; it is one of the reasons why they are top of many people’s favorite crops to grow at home. So it is important to do ...

When choosing tomato seedlings, check the plant's leaves and stems for any discoloration or infection to reduce future issues. Consider using stakes or cages to keep your plants off the ground and to ...

Tomatoes are often the staple of any home vegetable garden and there are ample reasons why. The fruit (often mistakenly considered a vegetable) is tasty, relatively easy to grow and is a versatile ...

One of the joys of gardening at this time of the year is harvesting vine-ripened tomatoes from backyard gardens. Tomatoes planted at the proper time from March to mid-April begin to ripen fruit in May ...

Tomatoes are one of the most popular crops for people to grow at home. Indeed they often represent one of the first edibles that people start their fruit and vegetable growing adventure with. But any ...

Last week, we discussed tomato diseases. This week, we will cover pests just as destructive: insects. Damage to plants via insects, animals, or harsh environmental conditions can leave open wounds for ...

Your garden likely needs sulfur. Our natural desert soil has a pH of about 8.5 to 7.5, which is alkaline. A pH of 6 or 6.5 (slightly acidic) is ideal. (Remember, 7.0 is neutral.) However, if you have ...

Tomato plants thrive in the summer. The plant's growing season runs from May to October, with production peaking in the warmer months of July through September. Unfortunately, summertime conditions ...

Reaching to harvest a few tomatoes for dinner, I heard the unmistakable warning rattle of a rattlesnake. Quickly I withdrew my hand and stepped back. It had been a hot day and undoubtedly, the dense ...

Question: My tomatoes got a late start and grew quite tall but did not produce many fruits. Can I take cuttings to produce transplants to set in the garden during August or September? Answer: ...

Growing tomatoes remains hugely popular worldwide as gardeners relish those summer harvests of juicy and delicious homegrown tomatoes. Every grower sets out at the start of each season with ...