Whether you start your tomatoes from seed or buy tomato seedlings, as you get ready to plant them, keep in mind proper spacing is essential for successful growing. As a rule of thumb, allow 2 to 3 ...

Tomatoes are one of the most popular vegetables to grow and for a good reason. Growing tomatoes is fun, whether you’re four or 74, and they taste delicious, too. There’s nothing like seeing the small ...

Tomatoes are, hands down, one of the most popular seasonal plants. Juicy, tangy, and sweet, they liven up summer salads and pasta dishes or can be enjoyed on their own as a delicious snack. Culinary ...

The tomato might just be the quintessential summer produce. It’s the first thing many new gardeners want to plant, and some growers spend decades trying to perfect it. It’s a staple in cuisines around ...

Research tomato varieties before planting your seeds since some types are not ideal for tight spaces due to their fast growth rates. Think vertically when supporting tomato plants in small spaces. For ...

Tomatoes are by far the most popular crop for most vegetable gardeners in Greater Columbus, and most gardeners keenly anticipate harvesting their first ripe red, yellow or purple beauties of the ...

GARDENER I’M HERE AT VALLEY VIEW FARMS WITH KERRY ENGLE. GOOD MORNING. HEY, IT’S THAT TIME. I KNOW, I KNOW TIME. HE’S GETTING THERE TO PLANT TOMATOES. WE HAVE TO WAIT OUTDOORS UNTIL AFTER THE RISK OF ...

July is the month in Sonoma and Napa counties when gardeners typically start to experience water challenges. – Check to make sure all irrigation systems are working, and drip lines have not been ...

Stake your tomatoes right when they're in their final position so they can settle in and spread their root system to grow taller. Choose metal or plastic stakes since they're non-slip and durable ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... We grow them because we love them. Are they easy? Not always, but their delicious ripe rewards confirm why tomatoes continue to be the most popular crop ...

Mid-July is a good time to evaluate tomato plant progress and make adjustments. Prune excess foliage and remove lower leaves to improve air circulation and reduce disease. Monitor plants for pests and ...