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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.

Cold Frames for Tomatoes – Early Tomatoes with a Cold Frame

John — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 15:39:42 +0000

One of the ways to get a early start on tomatoes is to use a cold frame. This traditional standby is a variation on a raised bed garden, where there is a cover to add protection from the cold temperatures for tender plants like tomatoes. Here's a look at how you can use a cold frame for starting your tomatoes.

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.

Brandywine Tomatoes – A Popular Heirloom Tomato

John — Sat, 21 Mar 2009 06:16:20 +0000

There is a a lot of attention these days by tomato gardeners on heirloom tomatoes. Many consider them to have superior taste to some of the more recent hybrids, and one of the most popular heirloom tomatoes is the Brandywine tomato. Here's a look a the characteristics and gardening tips for getting the best Brandywine production.

The World's Biggest Tomato Fight

John — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 17:00:19 +0000

Title: The Biggest Tomato Fight in the World

Author: Alan Liptrot

Article: If throwing squashed tomatoes turns you on, I know just the place for you. Bunyol, near Valencia hosts its annual 'La Tomatina' festival, and it has to be the biggest Tomato fight in the world. The festivities begin early in the week, but the main event occurs on the last Wednesday of August around 12 O'clock. High noon in a Valencian village; I can just imagine Gary Cooper walking through the town square with his tomatoes cocked.

This absolutely absurd, wonderful happening has grown to be one of the most popular Spanish festivals, with people visiting from all parts of the world. It's refreshing to know that there are still enough nutty people around, to turn a sleepy village of 9,000 people into a horde of tomato stained lunatics numbering 30,000. Every hotel and guest house room is reserved during the event, so either book early or drive in on the day. Alternatively, you could take one of the hourly trains from Valencia, which is some 40 kilometres distant. Bear in mind, that if you are using public transport or a rented car, it may be a good idea to take a change of clothing. The sheer weight of numbers means that you are unlikely to get anywhere near the town square, but don't worry, the party spills over into the adjoining streets, and if you really want to be pelted by soft tomatoes, I'm sure you'll find a way. If you do manage to find yourself in the town centre at the start of proceedings, you'll witness the strange custom of trying to retrieve a ham from the top of a greased pole, which is supposed to signal the beginning of the fight, but in reality it is very rarely claimed. This is just another quirky part of this very unusual festival.

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.

Sowing Tomato Seed – How to Sow Tomato Seeds

John — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 19:39:02 +0000

Sowing tomato seed is not too bad, tomatoes are relatively easy to get to germinate. Here's some pointers on how to sow tomato seeds.

Title: How To Sow Tomato Seed

Author: Gardening Man

Tomato Gardening Tips – 5 Tips for Growing Great Tomatoes

John — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 17:39:48 +0000

Here's a quick list of five tips for growing great tomatoes. Almost anyone can grow tomatoes in their garden, which helps explain why it's the most popular crop in most gardens today. Anyone who has sliced a fresh tomato for a sandwich, or sneaked a Sweet 100 tomato from the garden knows that fresh garden tomatoes are the best. Here's a list of tips for getting the best tomatoes you can from your garden.

Tomato Pests and Diseases – Preventing and Diagnosing Problems

John — Sun, 25 Jan 2009 04:00:02 +0000

At some point we all run into problems with our tomatoes. The key to dealing with them is often taking a proactive stance and making sure we don't encourage the conditions that bring on disease and tomato pests. But if we do get tomato problems, if we aren't careful to diagnose them properly, we may find the solution we prefer is ineffective until we come up with the proper diagnosis. This article goes into more detail on the diagnosis of tomato problems and pests like fungus and spider mites.

Title: Tomato Pest And Disease Problems: Preventing, Diagnosing And Treating

Author: Annettew