Green zebra is as pleasing to the mouth as it is to the eye. The striking combination of yellow background and green stripes makes it an exotic fruit. It brightens up your dishes and brings a sweet and tangy taste that chefs crave for. When growing green zebra tomatoes for the first time, it’s common …
If you’ve been growing tomatoes, there are high chances that you’ve encountered tomato hornworms. Tomato hornworms, often confused with tobacco hornworms, are green caterpillars that can devastate your tomato crop. Other than tomatoes, they also feed on other plants from the nightshade family, including eggplant, pepper, potatoes and tobacco. Amidst the frustration and schemes to …
Tomatoes are the most popular varieties to grow in home vegetable gardens in spring. These heat-loving vegetables are planted in the garden after all dangers of frost have passed and the soil is nice and warm for the seeds to germinate and the seedlings to thrive in. Besides warm temperatures, they need rich soil, full …
Mulching is important for all vegetable crops, including tomato plants. It boosts growth and, consequently, improves productivity of the crop. The natural covering on top of the soil around tomato plants brings a host of benefits. It keeps the moisture in, balances the soil temperature, and blocks weeds. On top of that, as the organic …
Crop rotation is very important for crops since it ensures the optimal availability of nutrients in the soil and prevents diseases and pest infestations. In simpler words, crop rotation helps get a better harvest from your annual crops, including tomatoes. Crop rotation is not a new practice. Farmers had discovered centuries ago that following a …
Those juicy, red tomatoes are a treat in every kitchen, and if they’re homegrown, they’re easily the star of every recipe you cook. While harvest time is the most delightful time of summer for many gardeners, it can seem like forever to come to that. Planting the seeds, waiting for them to sprout, and the …
Epsom salt is a mineral compound of magnesium and sulfate. It exists naturally and is treasured by both humans and plants for the amazing benefits it offers. As a self-care product, it helps relieve sore muscles and stress, acts as a laxative for treating constipation and as an anti inflammatory to treat sunburns. Epsom salt …
Deer love eating leaves. When they’re hungry, they might even have a go at your vegetable garden. If you grow tomatoes at home, you’ll know that it takes time, attention, and patience to bring them to a good harvest. While deer are friendly creatures and we all love them, we wouldn’t want them destroying our …
If you own a puppy, you’ll understand how hard it is to have meals with them in the room. Most dogs are curious and want to eat whatever is on your plate. This can result in dogs eating even the things that aren’t healthy for them. Other than what’s on your plate, you should also …
Clay soil can be downright frustrating for gardeners. Sticky gunk when wet and rock hard and cracked when dry, clay soil isn’t the perfect soil for most vegetables. Because clay soil has low porosity and is very dense, the weak roots of most vegetables have a hard time finding their way through the soil layers. …
