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When to Plant Tomatoes – Best Time to Start Tomatoes

John — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 19:08:04 +0000

We all want to get started early in the spring planting our tomatoes, but we need to know when to plant them. But it doesn't pay to start them at the wrong time. Too early and you end up with leggy transplants that won't get a good start. Too late and you will miss the prime growing season for tomatoes. Here is a look at the best time to plant your tomatoes.

Picking Tomatoes – Know When to Pick Tomatoes

John — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 05:41:02 +0000

After all the hard work you put into your tomato garden, the last thing you want to do is either pick tomatoes too soon or to leave them on the vine too long. Here are some tips on how to know when to pick tomatoes in your garden.

Watering Tomatoes – Tools to Keep Your Tomato Garden Watered

John — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 14:51:42 +0000

We all know that keeping your tomatoes well watered is critical not only for the best production from your tomato garden, but it also helps ward off diseases like blossom end rot as well. But keeping the garden watered can be a time consuming task, not to mention a lot of work. Here is a look at some watering tools for the garden that will help keep your tomatoes well watered and your body well rested.

Beefsteak Tomatoes – Tips for Growing Great Beefsteak Tomatoes

John — Fri, 01 May 2009 22:09:34 +0000

One of the more popular varieties of tomatoes are beefsteak tomatoes. These are some of the larger tomatoes most gardeners grow, so they take some extra pride in them. Here are some tips to help you get the best beefsteak tomatoes around.

Growing Cherry Tomatoes – Tips on How to Grow Cherry Tomatoes

John — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 17:06:40 +0000

Cherry tomatoes are a favorite of many gardeners. Cherry tomatoes have a few advantages over some of the larger tomato varieties that make them a must have in many tomato gardens. Here's a few tips on how to grow cherry tomatoes.

Tomato Cages and Trellises Increase Tomato Yields

John — Sat, 11 Apr 2009 03:15:41 +0000

Tomatoes are just about the most common crop grown in home gardens. They are fairly easy to grow, but one that tomatoes need special attention is the fact that they won't support themselves. For that many gardeners turn to a tomato trellis or cage, or even some of the newer tomato spiral stakes.

Japanese Tomato Ring – Improve Your Tomato Plant Yields

John — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 15:08:46 +0000

Tomato gardeners are always on the lookout for ways to improve tomato plant yield. Actually invented here in the US, it's still a great way to create an intensive tomato garden. Here's a look at this classic technique to increase tomato plant yields.

Soil pH – How to Correct Soil pH in Garden Soil

John — Sun, 29 Mar 2009 01:49:57 +0000

One of the first things to do when starting a new garden, and probably every spring is to do a soil check. One of the most important things to check after nutrient levels is the soil pH. Here's a good article that discusses exactly what soil pH is, and more importantly, how to correct the soil pH in your yard. For those interested in growing tomatoes, the soil pH you'd like to get to is around 6.0 to 6.5.

Making Tomato Cages – Tips on Making Your Own Tomato Cages

John — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 14:13:41 +0000

Once you've put in all the effort to grow your tomatoes, most gardeners don't want to let the plants just sprawl all over the garden. Growing tomatoes need support, and you can either buy tomato cages, or you can invest in making tomato cages. Here's a few tips on how to make your own tomato cages and supports.

Home Garden Tomato Varieties – Tomatoes to Grow In the Home Garden

John — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 18:31:18 +0000

There are several types and literally hundreds of varieties of tomatoes to choose from. What do the different types mean, and which types work well in the home garden. Here's a quick look at the types of tomatoes that might work well in the home garden.