Tomato Growing Tips

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.

Indoor Tomatoes – Tips for Growing Indoor Tomatoes

John — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 18:18:38 +0000

There are a number of ways to grow tomatoes indoors. You can start just a few for seedlings in peat pellets or pots for transplanting later, or grow a few in a mini indoor greenhouse, or just set a few by the windowsill and hope for the best. But tomatoes do have a few needs that help them grow a little better indoors. Here are a few tips for getting those tomatoes growing indoors.

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.

Compost Tea for the Tomato Garden

John — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 14:26:26 +0000

Compost tea is one of the classic organic fertilizers. It's best when it's brewed from fully composted materials, but you can brew it with a composter like the Envirocycle compost tea maker and tumbler. Alternatives there are kits for making compost tea. Here's some tips on how to brew your own compost tea.

Tomatoes and Cholesterol – Lowering Cholesterol with Tomatoes

John — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 04:49:04 +0000

There are a number of health benefits that are claimed for including tomatoes in your diet. Here is a look at how the Mediterranean people may have a reduced cholesterol diet based on their consumption of tomatoes.

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.

Squirrels Eating Tomatoes? Keep Squirrels from Your Tomatoes

John — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 20:07:50 +0000

Face it. Squirrels are a garden nuisance. They go after a lot of things, but when squirrels start eating tomatoes that's the last straw. Here is a look at a few ideas for keep squirrels from your tomatoes. I'd add to the list sprinking pepper flakes around, it has worked with rabbits for us.

Blossom End Rot – How to Stop Tomato Blossom End Rot

John — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 00:32:10 +0000

Blossom end rot is one of the most common problems the home gardener sees in their tomato garden. Here are some ideas on how to stop blossom end rot from ruining your tomato crop.

Patio Tomatoes – Growing Tomatoes on a Balcony or Patio

John — Sun, 31 May 2009 14:53:48 +0000

Patio tomatoes can actually refer to 2 different things. One, patio tomatoes are a unique variety of tomatoes. The other, of course, is a great place to grow tomatoes for almost anyone. A patio or balcony can be available to almost anyone.

Patio tomatoes – the variety – This is a hybrid variety that has a very compact growth pattern. It only grows to be a couple of feet in height, and is an excellent choice for smaller container gardening. Its foliage is darker than many other tomatoes, and the fruit is on the small side as well, although not as small as cherry tomatoes. It will germinate and bear fruit in relatively warm temperatures, and is a relatively hardy breed.

Mantis Compost-Twin Reviewed

John — Tue, 12 May 2009 14:48:20 +0000

The Mantis Compost-Twin is often thought of as the Cadillac of garden composters. Here's a look at the pros and cons of the Compost -Twin.

Mantis Composter Review
By Brandi Yates

The Mantis Compost-Twin Tumbler can hold up to 25 cubic feet of raw materials. The drum has a 10 bushel capacity (it is the only Composter on the market that has this much capacity). It also has an easy crank handle and gear mechanisms which make a fully loaded barrel easy to turn. So there is no back breaking work to it. It comes with its own stand to support its weight and has two side doors that make it easy to put mulch and other compost items inside the drum. The Compost twin is 32" high, which makes it easy to load, and unload. The frame is made from sturdy tubular steel and galvanized metal for the drum. Its overall size is 65" wide x 66" high and 41" deep. You will never have to purchase compost ever again after you have tried the Mantis Composter.