When the weather brings an overabundance of rain, your tomato plants can become too wet, and it may seem like a struggle to keep them healthy. Heavy and consistent rain can cause a range of problems, including root damage, fungal diseases, blossom end rot, and nutrient loss. Not only can it stunt the growth of …
Wondering if you should be pruning off those tomato suckers growing from your tomato plants? Or – what exactly a tomato sucker even is? One of the most confusing topics for those who love to grow tomatoes centers around the suckers that often grow on their tomato plants – or more importantly, what exactly are …
When you water container tomato plants the right way, with the right amount of water, and at the right time of the day, they will thrive. But keeping them properly watered can be a challenge, especially during hot or dry weather. Unlike tomatoes growing in the ground, container plants dry out quickly and rely completely …
If you’re looking for a natural and effective way to fertilize your tomato plants, compost tea might just be the perfect solution. It’s simple to make, easy to use, and completely organic. But perhaps best of all, if you make your own compost – it’s free to make! Compost tea is packed full of nutrients …
Tying up tomato plants is one of the most important tasks that you can do if you want healthy plants and a good harvest. Tomato plants grow fast, and without support, they can become a tangled mess. Stems that are left to sprawl on the ground are more likely to rot, get diseases, or be …
Did you know that by feeding your tomatoes with just a couple of important nutrients right now – you can all but ensure they will grow better, faster and stronger than ever – and deliver a great harvest of juicy tomatoes this summer? If you want to grow healthy tomato plants that produce lots of …
If you’re wondering how to get tomato plants to grow fast, you’re not alone. One of the most common frustrations gardeners face is watching their newly planted tomato plants just sit there. After all the work of getting them in the ground, the last thing you want is for them to stall out. But with …
Did you know that one of the most important things you can do for your young tomato plants is remove the early tomato blossoms and tomatoes that appear on your plants? When your tomato transplants first start to grow, it can be exciting to see flowers and tiny fruits appear. But believe it or not, …
If you want your tomato plants to grow well and produce a steady supply of tomatoes, one of the most helpful things you can do is prune them early. Taking care of this job from the start can make a big difference in how your plants grow and how much fruit they produce throughout the …
Looking for a few simple secrets to fertilize the tomatoes you have growing in containers with the perfect dose of power? Whether you’re planting on a deck, patio, driveway, or balcony, container tomato plants can grow just as big and produce just as many tomatoes as garden grown plants – as long as they get …
Although garden season is just beginning for many of us, if you are planning on making jars of salsa, tomato sauce, and diced tomatoes from your garden this year, you need to know what it takes to safely can tomatoes. There are a few important procedures that you’ll need to follow to make sure that …