Now that your tomato plants have been in the ground for several weeks, it is time to turn your focus from caring for young tomato transplants to mid-season tomato plant care. It is an important phase in the growing cycle that focuses on consistent watering, proper fertilization, and pruning to help the plants grow strong …
If you are looking to prevent blossom end rot on your tomatoes this year, look no further. Many gardeners have experienced the disappointment of seeing healthy-looking tomatoes suddenly develop dark, sunken spots on the bottom of the fruit. These rotten spots can ruin tomatoes and reduce yields, but it is preventable with the right care. …
Looking for a few simple ways to revive your potted tomato plants this summer and keep them producing strong all the way to fall? Growing tomato plants in pots and containers is a great way for people to grow their own food without the restrictions or issues that traditional gardens pose. Even those with just …
Looking for the best ways to keep your tomato plants producing a big crop of juicy tomatoes all summer long? Tomatoes are by far one of the most popular plants to grow. Whether you grow multiple varieties in a traditional garden setting or just a few plants on your back patio, they are extremely rewarding …
Did you know that what you use to fertilize your tomatoes can play a huge difference in not only your tomato plant’s growth but also how much they produce all summer long – and that the best way to fertilize your plants is with a liquid fertilizer? Tomato plants are one of the heaviest feeders …
It’s no secret that compost is one of the best natural fertilizers you can add to your garden, but did you know that you can make compost tea and use it as a liquid fertilizer to power your tomato plants naturally during the growing season? In fact, compost tea is actually one of the best …
One of the best ways to get tomato transplants and seedlings off to a fast start is to fertilize them – but as you’ll find out in today’s article – how, when and what you use to fertilize your young plants can make a huge difference in just how healthy and strong your plant will …
Growing your own tomato plants sounds like a simple process, but is it really? Can you simply take a tomato seed, plant it in the soil, and watch it grow? Unfortunately, while tomatoes are one of the easiest crops to grow in home gardens and backyards, it isn’t quite THAT simple. In fact, there is …
Looking for the perfect heirloom tomato with incredible flavor? Then you need to consider growing brandywine tomatoes! Brandywine tomatoes are the perfect combination of massive size and big flavor. These large beefsteak-like slicing tomatoes are well known as being one of the best tasting tomatoes available on the market – And for good reason! They …