Tomato plants (Solanum lycopersicum) are beloved by gardeners, with over 10,000 possible types to grow. These leafy annuals grow juicy, flavorful fruits in shades of red, yellow, orange, purple, pink, ...

Tomatoes are a classic summer staple and the taste of homegrown tomatoes outshines any store-bought ones. Growing them from seed also opens up the potential to grow a much wider variety of tomatoes ...

Tomatoes are among the easiest plants to grow. Whether they're planted indoors or outdoors, the fruit can thrive when grown at the right time of year and supported by the appropriate temperature and ...

Though it’s still about a month too early to plant tomato plants outdoors here in Pennsylvania, I thought I’d help you get a jump start on the season by offering some tips for planting this year’s ...

Tomato plants are sensitive to cold temperatures. Tomatoes should be planted in late spring after the threat of frost has passed. Wait until soil temperature consistently measures above 60°F. With the ...

Planting tomatoes at the right time is one of the most important factors when growing a successful crop. Plant tomatoes too soon and these tasty fruits can wither on the vine, but plant them too late ...

Marigolds are the best flowers to plant with your tomatoes. Not only are marigolds bright and bountiful, but they also offer multiple benefits to tomato plants. Let me explain why you should grow ...

In this case, individual tomato plants are trained to one or two stems that are attached to wooden stakes. As the main stem (s) grow, they are tied with some soft twine to the stake. Any suckers ...

Budding gardeners looking to grow their own vegetables often opt for tomatoes as their first experience growing produce. Because they grow quickly, you can grow tomatoes from seed to harvest in less ...

Back in March, I advised readers to delay planting peas and other early-season vegetables, despite what ordinarily would be an acceptable planting time, as the unusually cold and snowy winter we've ...