Tomatoes
Growing tomato plants are one of the most popular veggies grown in the garden, so it’s no wonder why caring for tomatoes is so important to their overall success. Our tomato plant info will help guide you through the entire process—from those first learning how to grow tomatoes to those simply looking for tips on caring for tomatoes once they’re up and growing. Tomato plants require special care to develop into healthy, flavorful fruits. So keep reading for tips on how to grow tomatoes your family will love.
Tomatoes
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Wild Tomato Information: Learn About Growing Wild Tomatoes
All tomatoes owe their existence to wild tomato plants. What are wild tomatoes? These plants are the ancestors of all the tomatoes we eat today. Click this article to learn about wild tomato information and about growing wild tomatoes.
By Amy Grant
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Gray Mold Of Tomatoes: How To Treat Gray Mold In Tomato Plants
Gray mold in tomato plants is caused by a fungus with a host range of over 200 and can cause a variety of other diseases, including damping off and blight. Given the seriousness of the disease, what are the symptoms of tomato gray mold and how is it managed? Find out here.
By Amy Grant
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Are Volunteer Tomatoes A Good Thing – Learn About Volunteer Tomato Plants
Volunteer tomato plants are not uncommon in the home garden. They often show up in early spring, as little sprouts in your compost pile, in a side yard, or in a bed where you normally don't grow tomatoes. Are volunteer tomatoes a good thing? It depends. Learn more here.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Eating Unripe Green Tomatoes May Actually Be Good For You
Green unripe tomatoes aren’t harmful and may possibly even be healthy, but don’t eat too many.
By Laura Miller
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Can Fresh Tomatoes Be Frozen – How To Freeze Garden Tomatoes
If you have a surplus of bumper crops, like tomatoes, far too many to eat or give away, what do you do with the extra produce? You freeze it, of course. Use the information in this article to find out how to freeze garden tomatoes.
By Amy Grant
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Using Coffee Grounds On Tomato Plants
The trick to using coffee grounds in your plants is moderation. A little is great – a lot is not. Read on for more about coffee grounds.
By Laura Miller
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Tomato Sunscald: What To Do About Sunscald On Tomatoes
Sunscald commonly affects tomatoes, as well as peppers. It's generally the result of exposure to sunlight during extreme heat, though may be caused by other factors as well. Learn what those are in this article.
By Nikki Tilley
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Tomatoes For Arid Climates – Types Of Drought And Heat Tolerant Tomatoes
It’s possible to grow tomatoes for hot, dry climates. The key is planting the best tomatoes for arid climates and then providing them with a little extra TLC. Learn more about choosing heat- and drought-tolerant tomatoes in this article.
By Mary H. Dyer
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Tomatoes That Can Well – What Are The Best Canning Tomatoes
Perhaps, you’re planning a big harvest and want extra tomatoes for canning. Preserving tomatoes is a common chore in late summer and one that some of us do regularly. Take a look at some of the best canning tomatoes in the following article.
By Becca Badgett
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What Is Botryosporium Mold: Treating Tomato Botryosporium Mold In Gardens
Botryosporium mold is a problem that can affect tomatoes. It is most frequently seen on plants that live in greenhouses or other protected areas. While it may look unappealing, this mold is not actually harmful to the plant or the tomatoes themselves. Learn more here.
By Liz Baessler
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Indoor Cherry Tomato Growing – Tips For Indoor Cherry Tomatoes
For that taste of homegrown tomatoes, you may want to try growing indoor cherry tomatoes. For more information and tips, click here.
By Laura Miller
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Bacterial Speck Identification and Tips For Control For Bacterial Speck On Tomato Plants
Tomato bacterial speck is a less common but certainly possible tomato disease that can happen in the home garden. Read this article to learn more about the symptoms of bacterial speck on tomatoes.
By Heather Rhoades
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Fall Tomatoes – What To Do With End Of Season Tomato Plants
Tomatoes at the end of season can still be delicious with a few tips and tricks. Just be aware of some do’s and don’ts. This article will help.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Are Vine Ripened Tomatoes Really Better?
Maybe you buy vine-ripened tomatoes at the grocery store, but are they any better ripened on the vine?
By Laura Miller
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Early Blight Alternaria - Treatment For Tomato Plant Leaf Spots And Yellow Leaves
By Heather Rhoades
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How To Transplant Tomato Plants
When it comes to transplanting tomato seedlings, there are a few basic do's and don'ts. Read on to learn more.
By Laura Miller
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Top 10 Tomatoes For The South
Gardeners looking for tomatoes in the South need look no further. We've put together a list of the 10 best tomatoes for the South.
By Susan Albert