Should You Prune Tomato Plants?
Vegetable gardeners have argued for years about whether tomato plants should be pruned or not. Some gardeners are very religious about their pruning, while others could care less. So which gardener is right? I have had successful tomato crops when I pruned and also when I didn’t prune the plants. Here are some advantages and disadvantages of pruning your tomato plants: Continue »
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Choosing The Best Tomato Supports
There are almost as many options for supporting tomato plants as there are tomato varieties to choose from. If you are new to growing tomatoes, the decision of choosing the proper supports for your tomatoes can be daunting. The one thing to remember is there really is no right or wrong solution for supporting tomatoes – which ever system that you are comfortable with and what works best for your situation. Continue »
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Black Krim – January 2010 Tomato of the Month
January 1, 2010 by Tee
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The Tomato of the Month for January 2010 is the Black Krim Tomato. The Black Krim is an heirloom tomato that has gained much popularity in the last few years. The Black Krim is highly regarded for its excellent, yet bold taste, and medium to large size. This tomato can vary in color ranging from a reddish brown hue towards the bottom of the fruit, then darkening to greenish-dark purple shoulders. Just a pinch of salt is needed to enhance the flavor, since this tomato already has a slight salty taste. Continue »
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Roma – September Tomato of the Month
September 1, 2009 by Tee
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The Tomato of the month for September 2009 is the Roma tomato. Roma tomatoes are one of the most popular tomatoes grown in home gardens and commercially. The Roma’s appeal comes from its great flavor and many culinary uses.
Roma tomatoes are determinate tomatoes that are plum-shaped, and can be found in red, yellow and orange varieties. They feature a very meaty inside with very few seeds which makes them perfect for canning, and making sauces. Roma tomatoes are also great in salsa, pizza sauce, and creating dried tomatoes. Continue »
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Tomato – Fruit or Vegetable?
Is a tomato a fruit or vegetable? That is a question that has been around since the discovery of the tomato. There are many different views and opinions on whether a tomato is classified as a fruit or as a vegetable. Generally when we think of fruit, we think of a sweet apple or peach, while a vegetable is more savory.
In truth, a tomato is botanically a fruit. According to thefreedictionary.com a fruit is: Continue »
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Scenes From The Garden – August 16
Today I decided to go out to the garden and snap a few pictures of various things going on in my garden. I ended up taking a lot of pictures. These pictures are of various things ranging from some of the plants that are growing, to different insects (including some not so friendly pests).
I hope you enjoy some of the pictures from around my garden on August 16th. Continue »
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Tomato Quirks Part 7 – Leaf Roll
This is final part of a seven part series on some quirks that can be found with tomatoes. This article will end the Tomato Quirks Series. If you missed the first six articles, you can check them out here:
Tomato Quirks Part 1 – Catfacing
Tomato Quirks Part 2 – Bumpy Stems
Tomato Quirks Part 3 – Green Shoulders
Tomato Quirks Part 4 – Sunscald
Tomato Quirks Part 5 – Splits & Holes
Tomato Quirks Part 6 – Spotted Tomatoes
Why Are The Leaves On My Tomato Plants Rolling Up?
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Tomato Quirks Part 6 – Spotted Tomatoes
This is Part Six of a seven part series on some quirks that can be found with tomatoes. Each day will bring a new article on some peculiar things you may find on your tomatoes or tomato plants. The Tomato Quirks Series will end on Tuesday, August 11th. If you missed the other Tomato Quirks articles, you can check them out here:
Tomato Quirks Part 1 – Catfacing
Tomato Quirks Part 2 – Bumpy Stems
Tomato Quirks Part 3 – Green Shoulders
Tomato Quirks Part 4 – Sunscald
Tomato Quirks Part 5 – Splits & Holes
Tomato Quirks Part 7 – Leaf Roll
What Is Causing The Spots On My Tomatoes?
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Tomato Quirks Part 5 – Splits & Holes
This is Part Five of a seven part series on some quirks that can be found with tomatoes. Each day will bring a new article on some peculiar things you may find on your tomatoes or tomato plants. The Tomato Quirks Series will end on Tuesday, August 11th. If you missed the first four articles, you can check them out here:
Tomato Quirks Part 1 – Catfacing
Tomato Quirks Part 2 – Bumpy Stems
Tomato Quirks Part 3 – Green Shoulders
Tomato Quirks Part 4 – Sunscald
Tomato Quirks Part 6 – Spotted Tomatoes
Tomato Quirks Part 7 – Leaf Roll
Why Are My Tomatoes Splitting?
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Tomato Quirks Part 4 – Sunscald
This is Part Four of a seven part series on some quirks that can be found with tomatoes. Each day will bring a new article on some peculiar things you may find on your tomatoes or tomato plants. The Tomato Quirks Series will end on Tuesday, August 11th. If you are interested in the other Tomato Quirks articles, here are the links:
Tomato Quirks Part 1 – Catfacing
Tomato Quirks Part 2 – Bumpy Stems
Tomato Quirks Part 3 – Green Shoulders
Tomato Quirks Part 5 – Splits & Holes
Tomato Quirks Part 6 – Spotted Tomatoes
Tomato Quirks Part 7 – Leaf Roll
What Is Sunscald?
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