Beautiful, ripe tomatoes growing off of a vine. - HiTecherZ/Shutterstock Tomatoes (Solanum lycopersicum) are certainly one of the more popular plants for gardeners, and with all of the tips and hacks ...

Limited space or time shouldn't deter you from enjoying homegrown tomatoes. Container size is crucial, with larger containers being preferable for sufficient root space and moisture retention. Use a ...

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 ...

A. While there are many benefits to growing in containers, the biggest drawback is water retention. A tomato planted in the ground, or even in a raised bed, has the luxury of spreading its roots far ...

Tomatoes are valuable garden plants in that they require relatively little space for large production. Each plant, properly cared for, yields 10 to 15 pounds or more of fruit. Tomatoes are warm-season ...

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Many gardeners start their tomato plants off indoors from seed before then transferring them outdoors. But the plant can also be bought as a young plant from a garden centre before then being grown ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Tomatoes are a top crop in many home gardens. Whether you can them, stew them, or pop a cherry tomato in your mouth straight from the vine, ...

Here's when to start your seeds so you can get your germinated tomato plants in the ground on time when the weather warms up. The difference between a home-grown and store-bought tomato is like ...

Whether you have a sprawling allotment or a balcony garden festooned with hanging baskets, being able to grow your own fruit and vegetables often brings a great deal of satisfaction. The possibilities ...

Q. Can I grow tomatoes in pots, in Islamabad? What is the procedure? A. Yes. As we are fast heading in to the hottest time of the year, I strongly suggest that you sow seed for cherry tomatoes and not ...

Tomato plant issues range from pests like deer and raccoons to environmental factors. Over-fertilization and insufficient watering are common cultivation mistakes affecting tomato growth. Extreme heat ...