Tomatoes
Growing tomato plants are one of the most popular veggies grown in the garden, so it’s no wonder why caring for tomatoes is so important to their overall success. Our tomato plant info will help guide you through the entire process—from those first learning how to grow tomatoes to those simply looking for tips on caring for tomatoes once they’re up and growing. Tomato plants require special care to develop into healthy, flavorful fruits. So keep reading for tips on how to grow tomatoes your family will love.
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Why This April Date Is the Goldilocks Zone for Starting Tomato Seeds – and It's Coming Up SoonNot too early, not too late? This mid-April moment is the sweet spot for starting tomato seeds.
By Kayleigh Dray
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Don’t Plant Tomatoes Outdoors Until You See This Flowering Tree in Full BloomThere's an easy way to tell when to plant tomatoes outside. Just watch for this one common flowering tree to bloom.
By Tyler Schuster
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Tomato Leaves Curling? These 4 Common Causes Could Spell Serious Trouble for Your PlantsTomato leaves curling signal stressors that could impact your harvest – and kill plants. Find out which cause is behind your curling leaves and how to fix it.
By Susan Albert
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The Ultimate Tomato Fertilizer Guide: How to Feed Tomatoes for a Bigger HarvestThe right tomato fertilizer and applying it the proper way can make all the difference in how big your harvest is. Follow this guide to grow even more 'maters.
By Heather Rhoades
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Common Tomato Diseases Every Gardener Should Know – and How to Treat Them So You Still Get a Healthy HarvestTomato disease can be traced to one of four causes: fungal, bacterial, viral, and environmental. Learn to identify them and fight back.
By Amy Grant
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An Expert Just Grew 100-Year-Old Tomato Seeds – and You Can Revive Expired Seeds With the Same MethodA gardening YouTuber experimented with several techniques to see if 100-year-old tomato seeds could still thrive – and you can try the winning method yourself.
By Ciéra Cree
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How to Propagate Tomatoes: 3 Easy Ways to Grow Next Year’s Plants for FreeWant free tomato plants for next season? These simple techniques use this year’s crop to grow new plants. Plus, a trick to keep tomatoes alive through winter.
By Tyler Schuster
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Modular Tomato Cages – The Only Way to GoThese modular tomato cages are adjustable and collapse down to almost nothing.
By Liz Baessler
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Tomato Blossom End Rot Symptoms and TreatmentGot strange, dark spots on the bottoms of your tomatoes? It might be blossom end rot. We'll tell you how to spot it and get rid of it.
By Caroline Bloomfield
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Tomatoes Not Turning Red? Try These 3 Farmer’s Ripening Tricks for Fast Sun-Kissed FlavorIf your tomatoes still aren't ripening, then it's time to act. Take inspiration from old-school farming techniques to speed things up.
By Melanie Griffiths
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Early Blight On Tomatoes: How To Spot – And Stop – Alternaria Disease Before It SpreadsIf your tomato plants are developing spotty, yellowing leaves or blemished fruits, you may be dealing with early blight. Learn how to control and prevent this destructive disease.
By Tyler Schuster
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Stop Wasting Tomato Leaves! Try These 5 Smart Ways to Use Them in the Garden and KitchenThis summer, don’t just throw away your pruned tomato leaves – give them a second life in the garden or kitchen with these clever ideas.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Homemade Bug Spray for Tomato Plants: 3 Easy Recipes to Stop Pests and Save Your Veggie GardenKeep pests from ruining your precious tomatoes with these simple, effective homemade sprays – no harsh chemicals, just natural solutions that work.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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How To Vacation-Proof Tomato Plants: 4 Tips To Beat The Wilt & Keep Plants Thriving While You're AwayDon't just hope your tomatoes survive your summer trip. Prep plants for some time apart with these tips on how to care for tomatoes while you're on vacation.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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What Are Tomato Suckers – And Should You Remove Them?Tomato suckers are nothing to worry about, but if you want to grow bigger fruits, then managing them is essential. Learn how to identify and remove them.
By Tyler Schuster
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4 Worst Tomato Pruning Mistakes & How To Avoid Them For A Huge Harvest This SummerDon't make any of these common tomato pruning mistakes this summer! Find out how to avoid these basic blunders for a bigger harvest.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Do Tomatoes Need Protection From Excessive Heat? Find Out 4 Ways To Protect Tomatoes In A Heatwave & Keep Plants HealthyTomatoes may flourish in sunshine, but be careful not to give them too much of a good thing. Do tomatoes need protection from excessive heat? Absolutely – and here’s how
By Amy Grant

