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Tomatoes famously come in a huge assortment of shapes and sizes, with over 10,000 varieties to experiment with. For those home gardeners that live in more Northern, cooler climates, you may struggle to find the perfect tomato cultivars to grow in your area whose season isn’t cut short of a …
Brandywine tomatoes have been one of the most famous and beloved tomato cultivars for the last century. Their size, flavor, and juiciness are all part of what makes them so popular, especially now that they have been bred into a whole family of different colors. If you are eager to …
It is very disappointing when a tomato plant that started out healthy and strong begins to wilt halfway through the season, and it can be extra frustrating if you don’t know why your tomato plants are wilting. It’s important to understand that the rigidity of your tomato plant is primarily …
Companion planting is a traditional gardening technique that has been used by indigenous peoples across the world for centuries. Companion planting can offer a diverse array of benefits that can help your tomato plants become stronger and healthier than ever before, and they will leave your garden more diverse and …
Tomatoes are one of the most anticipated harvests of the season, and homegrown tomatoes taste like no other with their colorful fruits exploding with flavor. When it comes to harvesting them, any seasoned tomato grower will have their own two cents to chip in, with special techniques and tools that …
Most gardeners aren’t lucky enough to have a fully south facing garden that receives maximum sunlight throughout the day. You might have one sunny patch and then a whole lot of shady spots, and be wondering what fruiting plants you can grow in those areas that only get a few …
Roma tomatoes are one of the most famous varieties of tomato, and you’ve probably seen them on canned tomato goods or mentioned in Italian recipes. They are not all that different from regular tomatoes in terms of care, but when growing Roma tomatoes there are a few specifics you should …
The term transplanting and repotting is often used to describe several actions when growing tomatoes from seed or purchasing seedlings for planting. Re-potting tomato seedlings two or three times before planting them in your garden will help to get your plants off to a good start in their development. Let’s break down all the …
Onions are a staple of most kitchen gardens along with other members of the allium family like garlic and leeks. Since the main harvest is found in the underground bulb, it can be difficult to accurately assess exactly when you should pull up your onions, and you don’t want to …
Most tomato growers will have experienced their previously healthy, plump tomatoes suddenly develop large splits through their skin or in circles patterns around the fruit. Tomatoes splitting on the vine can be extraordinarily frustrating, especially since it creates an opening for disease or pests to contribute to the quick demise …
