Even the most devoted tomato growers can face pollination problems. One surprisingly playful method may be the secret to turning flowers into fruit.

Question for Dan Gill: Some of my tomato blossoms are being cut off by some insect. What can I do to stop this? --Emma. Answer: Fortunately, there aren't any insects - or any other critters - that cut ...

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 ...

Choosing the right tomato plant makes all the difference. From seedling health to climate and space, a few key factors can ...

Tomatoes are considered an easy fruit to grow at home and are one of the most popular for green-fingered gardeners thanks to the wide variety of sizes, colours, and flavours to choose from. However, ...

Figure 1: Reduced SP5G expression in long days explains the loss of photoperiod-sensitive flowering in cultivated tomato. Figure 2: CRISPR/Cas9-engineered mutations in SP5G cause rapid flowering ...

After a slow-to-start spring and last week's sudden touch of summer, we've reached what's commonly called "safe planting time." This is the point in the year when we should be done with killing frosts ...

Question: When do you cut back summer tomato plants to get a second crop in the early fall? I need to know this and any special treatment needed such as fertilizing to promote new growth. Answer: The ...

Q: Can you tell me how to prune my tomato plants? I’m new to gardening. This is only my second year, and I keep reading that I need to prune my tomato plants for better tasting fruit. Is it too late ...

Cultivating tomatoes is an incredibly fulfilling experience, yielding an abundance of fresh, nutritious produce that surpasses the flavor of anything found in the supermarket. Recently, I planted ...