Tomatoes have earned a reputation for being one of the easiest veggies to grow, and while they certainly are easier than others (we're looking at you, eggplant) they’re not exactly hands-off. Giving ...

Tomatoes are America’s favorite garden “vegetable” to grow. Botanically a fruit, the tomato was classified as a vegetable by the U.S. tariff law of 1887 because it’s served with dinner, not as dessert ...

If you want to boost your tomato harvest, timing your pruning efforts is key. Pruning at the right stage helps plants channel more energy into producing larger, tastier fruit rather than excessive ...

You don’t need a yard or garden space to enjoy delicious homegrown tomatoes. Tomatoes are not only one of the most popular and delicious summer staples, but they lean on the easier side of growing and ...

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 ...

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Whether it’s too late depends on zone—northern gardens stop before frost, southern ones prune later. If frost is near, pinch flowers, remove diseased leaves, or pull and hang plants so tomatoes ripen ...

Tomatoes are often the staple of any home vegetable garden and there are ample reasons why. The fruit (often mistakenly considered a vegetable) is tasty, relatively easy to grow and is a versatile ...

It’s that time of year again … time to plant your tomatoes and peppers and get your summer garden going. This year have the best harvest yet by learning how to prune tomatoes and peppers. You can ...

Tomatoes are a favorite in Kansas gardens, and gardeners are always looking for ways to get the earliest, largest and best-tasting fruit while fighting the weather and at least a dozen common pests.

Tomato plants sometimes fail to flower due to various factors like temperature extremes, insufficient sunlight, or improper watering. Over-pruning, pest infestations, and nutrient imbalances also ...