Tomato

Most wisdom around companion planting is anecdotal, but these are some of the tried and true partners for tomatoes: Basil. Basil and tomatoes are soulmates… Read More »What Should I Plant Between Tomatoes?

Prune tomatoes to one or two vigorous stems by snapping off “suckers” (stems growing from where leaf stems meet the main stem) when they are… Read More »Should You Prune Rutgers Tomatoes?

Rutgers tomatoes are great for eating fresh, canning, sauces, catsup, and juice. Growing Tip: Indoor starts need at least 12 hours of full sun light.… Read More »What Are Rutgers Tomatoes Good For?

Step 1 – Wait until May 15th: This year was a good example of why you really should hold off on putting tomatoes in until… Read More »How Late Can You Plant Tomatoes In New Jersey?

Although the taste of the New Jersey grown tomato is far superior to the large commercially grown farms, many of these varieties of seeds were… Read More »Does New Jersey Have The Best Tomatoes?

An inexpensive soil thermometer helps keep planting time in perspective. “Fifty degrees is a good benchmark for cool-season crops,” Weston said. “And the soil should… Read More »What Temperature Should The Ground Be To Plant Tomatoes?

Did you know you can grow tomatoes at home using fresh tomatoes? I know, I know, it’s obvious. But it was a revelation to me… Read More »Can You Just Plant A Tomato?

Small (1 to 1½ inches), medium (1½ to 3½ inches) Medium-large (3½ to 5 inches) Large (5 to 8 inches) Extra large (8 to 10… Read More »How Big Is An Heirloom Tomato?

Heirloom cherry tomatoes are ideal for serving in salads of all types and paired with our fresh hydroponic herbs. Our heirloom cherry tomatoes are available… Read More »Can Cherry Tomatoes Be Heirloom?

The Beefsteak Tomato is a large, red, heirloom tomato cultivar generally considered to be the classic slicing variety of tomato. Are beefsteak tomatoes an heirloom… Read More »Is Beefsteak Tomato Heirloom?