Tomato

Fall is a good time for developing tomatoes because the cooler temperatures allow for better fruit set and insect problems diminish. Mid-July to the end… Read More »Can You Grow Tomatoes In Autumn?

When temps consistently hit the 95-degree range, tomatoes tend to stop producing red pigments, which means typically red fruits may instead ripen to orange. When… Read More »What Temp Do Tomatoes Stop Producing?

Technically the answer is yes, but for a much better result – wait until late October/early November. Use the time in September to prepare your… Read More »Is September Too Late To Plant Tomatoes?

A: June is not too late. When you buy a tomato plant, on the label there will be a “days to maturity (or harvest)” listed.… Read More »Is It Too Late To Plant Tomato Seeds In June?

As long as the days to maturity are less than the number of days away from your first frost date you can still plant. For… Read More »How Late In The Year Can Tomatoes Grow?

Anything more than 1/2 inch (13 mm) beneath the soil surface is too deep for tomato seeds. Will tomato seeds germinate if planted too deep?… Read More »How Deep Is Too Deep For Tomato Seeds?

After transplanting young plants to their final growing spot, it usually takes anywhere from 60 days to more than 100 days before you can harvest… Read More »How Long Will A Tomato Plant Grow?

This early home garden variety bears all season long. Plants feature a strong central stem capable of supporting its 48″ height with very little need… Read More »Are Better Bush Tomatoes Sweet?

Better Bush is a hybrid tomato cultivar with relatively short vines. As a determinate variety, the majority of its 4-inch red fruits will ripen in… Read More »What Kind Of Tomato Is Better Bush?

Though tomatoes need to be fertilized to yield well, too much nitrogen can result in large plants with little to no fruit. Tomatoes should be… Read More »Can You Over Fertilize Tomato Plants?