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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Tomato Companion Plants: Best Vegetables, Herbs & Flowers To Grow TogetherTo boost your yields, you might try companion planting next to tomatoes. If you are new to companion planting, the following article will give you some insight into plants that grow well with tomatoes. Click here to learn more.
By Amy Grant
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Catfacing Fruit Deformity: Learn About Catfacing On TomatoesIf you have noticed abnormal cavities and swelling in your prized tomatoes, it may be catfacing fruit deformity. What is catfacing on tomatoes and how can it be treated? Read this article to learn more.
By Amy Grant
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Tomato Mosaic Virus Symptoms: Managing Tomato Mosaic VirusTomato mosaic virus is one of the oldest described plant viruses. It is extremely easy to spread and can be devastating to crops.
By Amy Grant
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Target Spot On Tomato Fruit – Tips On Treating Target Spot On TomatoesTarget spot on tomato fruit is difficult to control because the spores, which survive on plant refuse in the soil, are carried over from season to season. Learn how to treat target spot on tomatoes in this article and protect your plants from its hold.
By Mary H. Dyer
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Wilting Tomato Plants - What Causes Tomato Plants To Wilt And DieBy Heather Rhoades
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Information On Common Tomato Plant ProblemsTomatoes are easy to grow, but that doesn't mean they don't have problems. Read on to learn more about common tomato issues.
By Heather Rhoades
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Pruning Tomato Plants – Tips On Removing Tomato Plant LeavesAs you learn about tomato pruning needs and preferences, you may develop some anxiety. Learn more about pruning them here.
By Darcy Larum
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Learn About Different Colored Tomatoes To Add Diversity & Flavor To Your Vegetable GardenIt may surprise you to learn that with different tomato varieties, color is not constant. As a matter of fact, tomatoes were not always red. Read here to learn about different colored tomatoes for growing.
By Heather Rhoades
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Little Leaf Of Tomato - Information About Tomato Little Leaf SyndromeIf your tomatoes have severely distorted top growth with the little "leaflets" along the midrib, it is possible that it has Tomato Little Leaf Syndrome. What is tomato little leaf and what causes little leaf disease in tomatoes? Click here to find out.
By Amy Grant
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Staking Tomato Plants - Find The Best Way To Stake TomatoesBy Heather Rhoades
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Why Tomatoes Taste Sour Or Bitter – How To Fix Bitter Tasting TomatoesLuckily this has never happened to me, but I have met other people wondering why they have bitter tasting garden tomatoes. So why would tomatoes taste bitter, or even sour? Find out with the information found in this article.
By Amy Grant
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What To Do For Tomatoes Affected By NematodesYour garden is your sanctuary, but it's also the home to some pretty intimidating creatures. Root knot nematodes can be overwhelming to a tomato plant if you're unprepared, so read this article to learn more.
By Kristi Waterworth
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Are Blight Infected Tomatoes Edible?Late blight of tomato plants kills off foliage and rots fruit at its most destructive. Is there any help for late blight of tomato plants, and can you eat tomatoes affected with blight? Read this article to find out more.
By Amy Grant
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Green Sausage Heirloom HistoryIf you grow your own heirloom tomatoes or have a good farmers market near you, then you know that there is a virtual plethora of shapes, sizes, colors and flavors. If you haven’t already, then you might try growing Green Sausage tomatoes.
By Amy Grant
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History Of Green Tomatillo VerdeIf you love salsa verde, maybe it's time you tried growing a green tomatillo plant. Toma Verde heirloom tomatillos are a good varietal to start with, as they are tolerant of a variety of weather conditions and are prolific producers - not to mention tasty.
By Amy Grant
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History Of Peach Blow Sutton TomatoesTomatoes have a long history and were once frowned upon. Of course, we eventually came to accept tomatoes into our gardens and have since grown numerous types - heirloom varieties being quite popular. And one of these would be the Peach Blow Sutton.
By Mary H. Dyer
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Growing Lemon Drop Tomato PlantsOne of the most prolific plants in my garden is the Lemon Drop tomato. This beauty is a sport from Snow White cherry plants, a happy accident, of which most gardeners like myself love. It produces sweet large cherry tomatoes with a golden color and lovely scent.
By Bonnie L. Grant

