For a gardener, there is nothing more discouraging than being unable to stop the loss of tomato after tomato to blossom end rot. And chances are, if you’ve been gardening long enough, you have had the displeasure of experiencing it. Blossom end rot occurs at the end of fruits as they develop and ripen. In …
When it comes to growing healthy, productive, pest-free tomato plants, there are a few companion plants that can really help to both protect and power your tomato crop to a bigger, more tastier harvest. And not only that, make your garden look and smell great in the process too! Companion planting has been a practice …
Looking for a few unique tomato plants to grow this year to add a little flair and bold flavor to your garden? When it comes to growing tomatoes in the garden, or in pots or containers for that matter, there is no need to settle for planting the same old typical varieties year after year. …
“Why are my tomato plants turning brown and dying off?” That question seems to be a popular one among gardeners now that late summer is here. For many, tomato plants that were once full of life suddenly begin to fade as August and September arrive. Is it the blight? Are they getting enough water? Do …
One of the biggest secrets to growing big, healthy, and productive tomatoes is knowing how and when to fertilize your plants. Tomato plants are heavy feeders from the soil. And unfortunately, no matter how rich and fertile your soil might be, they can quickly deplete it’s nutrients. That is why fertilizing plays a vital role …
If you are looking to grow your own delicious tomatoes this year, you are going to love these 3 great all-purpose tomato plant varieties! For many gardeners limited on space or time, growing an endless amount of tomato varieties is impossible. It can be challenging to find space for tomato plants that are good for …
When it comes to how to best harvest a garden, when and how you pick your produce makes a huge difference. And not just for how much plants will produce, but for how long they will stay in production as well! With the exception of determinate vegetable plants that bear their fruit all at once …
Why is it important to tie up tomato plants? Because tying up and providing support is vital to healthy, strong plant growth, and most importantly, a great harvest! Unsupported tomato plants easily topple in wind or rainstorms, or simply from bearing too heavy of a fruit load. In addition, tying up your plants helps ripen …
Pruning tomato plants and pinching off sucker stems are two of the best ways to improve a tomato plant’s health, vitality, and production. Left alone to grow as they please, tomato plants grow into a tangled mess of stems, shoots, roots and leaves. And that mess is more than just an eyesore. There are a …
If you want to have a big tomato harvest this year – it all starts by avoiding some of the most common tomato planting mistakes when first putting them in the ground. Getting your tomato plants off to a good start is a big key to a healthy tomato crop. Here is a look at …
