There aren’t many things as satisfying as planting a seed, watching it grow and turn into a fruitful plant. Picking perfect homegrown tomatoes that you’ve spent so much effort growing is a rewarding experience. There isn’t much that you’ll need to grow tomatoes either. In fact, to grow tomatoes, all you need is a – …
If this is the first time you’re planting potatoes, or you missed the start of the growing season for some reason, it’s natural to be concerned if it’s too late to plant potatoes. How late can you plant potatoes anyway? And what’s the ideal time to plant potatoes. Here’s a guide to tell you all …
Tomatoes are attractive, juicy and work perfectly with so many different dishes. They’re even tastier when you harvest homegrown heirloom tomatoes right from your garden! Speaking of heirloom tomatoes, black cherry is an excellent option for gardeners who are looking for the superior, traditional flavors without putting in much effort in growing. Black cherry is …
As harvest time gets closer and excitement starts building up, one of the most common questions that gardeners ask is when is the best time to pick tomatoes from the vine? After months of care and waiting, you will naturally want to make the most out of your harvest and bring the best colors and …
Typically, when you see green tomatoes on the vines, you’ll assume they’re unripe. All tomato varieties are green when they are not ripe. Most of them will turn a bright red color when fully ripe. Others will turn pink, orange, purple, or yellow as they ripen, depending on the variety. Are there tomatoes that stay …
Taking care of the tomato crop, watering it and feeding it through the entire season, only to fall prey to fungus before you can harvest even a single fruit is an utter disappointment. It’s no myth that fungal diseases like Early blight, Late blight, Verticillium wilt and fusarium wilt, can easily sabotage a potentially healthy …
Despite being one of the most popular crops in home gardens, tomatoes are susceptible to a number of problems, pests being one of them. As it turns out, a number of tiny insects love those red ripe fruits just as much as you do. It can be very disappointing to find black bugs eating tomatoes …
San Marzano, a treasured fruit among pizza makers, is a plum tomato originating from a small town called San Marzano in Italy. It’s an open-pollinated, heirloom variety, so the home gardeners can easily save seeds year after year to breed plants true to type. Besides their oblong shape instead of the typical round tomatoes, it’s …
It’s not easy waiting for your green tomatoes to ripen. Sometimes, the weather or the growing conditions can make it even tougher to the point when green tomatoes simply refuse to turn color. Are you half way through the tomato growing season and wondering how long do tomatoes take to ripen? You may even be …
You planted tomatoes, watered them, fed them and watched the plants grow. Now you’re wondering when exactly you will see ripe tomatoes on the vines. How long does it take tomatoes to produce fruit anyway? After all, you’ve invested time and energy to enjoy a healthy, homegrown harvest. It’s natural to want to know when …
