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 ...

Tomato plants (Solanum lycopersicum) are beloved by gardeners, with over 10,000 possible types to grow. These leafy annuals grow juicy, flavorful fruits in shades of red, yellow, orange, purple, pink, ...

Along with “how do I prune my hydrangea,” the “what’s wrong with my tomato” inquiry has got to occupy the top spot in the Universal Garden Question Hall of Fame. Indeed, a quick online search of ...

Your new tomato plants are starting to grow. Use stakes or cages to train them upright. You can also remove some low-growing side shoots. This will keep fruit from rotting on the ground, increase air ...

Budding gardeners looking to grow their own vegetables often opt for tomatoes as their first experience growing produce. Because they grow quickly, you can grow tomatoes from seed to harvest in less ...

Yes, it's true. A splash of rice water is a well-kept gardening secret that can help you produce your most bountiful and ...

Also called ‘bush type’, determinate tomatoes grow to a set height, typically around 50cm, then they flower and fruit. They have been bred to produce a ‘determined’ number of flowers and fruit, which ...

Properly spaced tomatoes are not only healthier, but they produce a much larger harvest than those that are overcrowded, as well as those that are spread too widely! Spacing your tomato plants ...