Tomatoes come in two varieties: determinate (bushy) and nondeterminate (vining).Determinate tomatoes do better in containers ...

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 ...

Willi Galloway, author of the recently released second edition of “Grow Cook Eat,” offers some expert advice on growing ...

Most tomato plants, except for patio tomatoes and miniature varieties, need at least 3 feet of horizontal growing space. And ...

Containers should be at least 15 inches deep and 15 inches wide to handle deep-rooted tomatoes and have plenty of drain holes so they don’t drown when they’re watered. “The best advice is buy a bigger ...

A three-year project was undertaken to evaluate the feasibility of converting part of a greenhouse tomato production to organic. The specific objective of this third year of the study was to evaluate ...

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 ...

Growing tomatoes in containers, actually growing just about anything in a container rather than in the ground, presents the double-edged-sword of horticulture. On the plus side, container culture ...