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A homesteader grows 99 per cent of the produce she eats - only goes to the grocery store once a month and spends just $50 on tropical fruit, toilet roll and white vinegar. Katie Krejci, 38, started ...
Tomato plants take about 100 days to bear fruit—so at least three months—if you’re growing from seeds. “The process includes five to 10 days for germination, several weeks for seedling development, ...
Propagating a tomato plant involves taking a cutting and letting it root in water before planting. "Tomatoes don’t climb, but ...
Still waiting for tomatoes on your tomato plants, or are the ones you have not looking great? This week's column offers some ...
As tomato plants grow and yield small round tomatoes, another unexpected creature may appear: the Tomato Hornworm. Learn how to identify this tomato pest and how to get rid of them.
You can easily double your tomato harvest by using this simple trick when training tomatoes to grow up a string.
Background: Tomato production is often limited by poor soil health and nutrient deficits, which lower agricultural productivity. Plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) provide a sustainable ...
Some plants help tomatoes grow, while others can steal nutrients and compete for moisture. Avoid plants that attract the same pests and diseases and any that may inhibit tomato growth. Choose ...
By giving tomatoes and zucchini plenty of space, fertilizer, and water, they grow well as companions, each benefitting the other.
Watering tomatoes isn't rocket science, but there are a few sneaky mistakes that could end up causing your plants stress.
The best support for your tomatoes depends on the variety you're growing, but in general, tomato cages are the most reliable and easiest option.
Baking soda can support tomato plant health by reducing pests, controlling fungal diseases, and adjusting soil pH, but it must be used sparingly. Learn the safest ways to apply it for better ...