Alberto Ray

Roma and Cherry Tomatoes are both popular to grow and buy, so what is the difference between the two? Roma tomatoes are a meaty, virtually… Read More »Is A Roma A Cherry Tomato?

The world’s best tomatoes come from Hanover County, Virginia. And some of Hanover’s best tomatoes are grown at Village Garden Farm. What is the tastiest… Read More »Where Are The Best Tasting Tomatoes Grown In The World?

Topping the Plant Before It Grows Too Tall Top the tomato plant when it grows to the top of its cage or stake. By doing… Read More »Should I Top My Cherry Tomato Plant?

So, which tomatoes are blight resistant? The Mountain Magic, Plum Regal, Defiant PhR, Jasper, Matt’s Wild Cherry, Juliet, Nectar, Cloudy Day, & Stellar tomato varieties… Read More »What Is The Most Blight Resistant Tomato?

Plum tomatoes are the classic tomatoes used for making sauces, juice, and tomato paste. They’re also called processing or paste tomatoes and have oblong fruits… Read More »What Are Plum Tomatoes Best Used For?

Like sandwich/slicing tomatoes they are just large enough to be used for sandwiches, but unlike their morphological cousins, their firm flesh and intense flavor make… Read More »Are Plum Tomatoes Good For Sandwiches?

One of the classifications you often see on a tomato plant or packet of tomato seed is ‘Determinate’ or ‘Indeterminate’. In a nutshell, these terms… Read More »What Is An Indeterminate Cherry Tomato Plant?

You can eat cherry tomatoes both cooked and raw. They’re particularly popular in soups, salads, pizzas, and tomato sauce. Is it okay to eat raw… Read More »Can I Eat Raw Cherry Tomatoes?

Tomatoes are rich in tyramine, an amino acid that triggers the brain to release norepinephrine, a stimulant that boosts brain activity and delays sleep. Should… Read More »Are Tomatoes Good For You At Night?