Tomato

Neem oil has a dual purpose in the vegetable garden as both a pesticide and a fungicide. It works on arthropod pests that often eat… Read More »Will Neem Oil Get Rid Of Tomato Worms?

Not only is it safe to apply neem oil to your tomatoes, they absolutely thrive on it! How do you apply neem oil to tomatoes?… Read More »Is It Safe To Spray Neem Oil On Tomatoes?

Tomato hornworms survive winters as pupae and emerge as adult moths in spring. After mating, females deposit oval, smooth, light green eggs on lower and… Read More »What Does A Tomato Worm Turn Into?

Fruit fly larvae are often called “maggots” and are creamy white in colour. The product used to control this pest is Yates Nature’s Way Fruit… Read More »What Are The Little White Worms On My Tomato Plants?

Natural Pest Spray The tomato hornworms don’t like the cayenne pepper, so it’ll keep them away from where you’ve planted your tomatoes when you use… Read More »Will Cayenne Pepper Keep Tomato Worms Away?

Poke tomato cages, or cones, into the soil around your plants. Tomato cones are cylindrical frames made from steel that support your plants as they… Read More »How Do I Keep Tomatoes Pest Free?

Frost-damaged tomatoes will typically have dark brown or black patches on their skin, and they will be soft and bruised. If you see any of… Read More »How Do You Know If Tomatoes Are Frost Killed?

When frost or temperatures are in the forecast for overnight (mid-30s or even 40ºF), cover your tomato plants with clear plastic or a tarp. Can… Read More »At What Temperature Do Tomatoes Need To Be Covered?

Temperatures below 55 degrees Fahrenheit are too low to grow a healthy tomato plant, says The University of Arizona Cooperative Extension. The low temperatures interfere… Read More »Is 55 Degrees Too Cold For Tomato Plants?

Heavy rain can leach nutrients into the subsoil where they are unavailable to plants, decreasing yield as the season progresses. Can I leave my tomato… Read More »Is Heavy Rain Bad For Tomato Plants?