Whether you start your tomatoes from seed or buy tomato seedlings, as you get ready to plant them, keep in mind proper spacing is essential for successful growing. As a rule of thumb, allow 2 to 3 ...

When cool fall weather arrives at your garden, you might wonder when and how to prune your tomatoes. Don't worry, we've got ...

Discovered some new information about tomatoes the other day that I didn’t realize before. We have always heard of determinate and indeterminate tomatoes. This information says there are also two ...

Now is a perfect time to plant tomatoes. Question: I love homegrown tomatoes and I want to grow as many as possible all summer long. How do I make that happen? Answer: Tomato starts have been ...

The Penn State Extension of Berks County Master Gardeners will be featuring questions and answers to inquiries received through their Garden Hotline. Q: I’m new to buying tomato seeds but I’d like to ...

Determinate and indeterminate describe two types of growth habits for tomatoes. Indeterminate tomatoes are vining varieties that require support; they grow and produce fruit throughout the growing ...

Once established, tomato plants can continue to grow and ripen fruit throughout the growing season. How long they'll continue to produce mostly depends on the variety, climate, and care they receive ...

Raise healthy and productive tomato plants with our expert tips. Tomatoes are one of the most popular crops of summer. These juicy red fruits come in all shapes, sizes, and colors, from small cherry ...

Containers are better for deterring pests, while plants in the ground will need less frequent watering. Tomatoes are a staple in nearly every vegetable garden: they’re easy to grow, provide bountiful ...

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 ...

Tomatoes are one of those must-haves in the family garden; there is nothing like plucking one of those plump, vibrant red fruits fresh from the plant to slice up and put on a sandwich. Tomatoes are ...