QUESTION: This year the spring has been really wet, with a lot of rain. I have also been watering them on the days that it doesn't rain. I know that tomatoes need a lot of water, so that's good, right? Can you overwater tomatoes? … [Read more...]

QUESTION: I'm growing tomatoes this year for the first time. I've been reading about pinching back plants. What does that mean? Do I need to pinch out my tomato plants? … [Read more...]

QUESTION: I'm always disappointed at the end of the season when you have to rip out your tomato plants. Can you keep a tomato plant alive all year? - Chrissy H You can grow tomatoes indoors to keep them alive all year, but indoor tomatoes tend to be smaller than outdoor plants … [Read more...]

QUESTION: My tomato plants have a ton of leaves, and it's hard to even find the tomatoes. Can I trim overgrown tomato plants? - Natalie M ANSWER: Once your tomato plants have reached 18 inches tall, you can begin pruning or trimming them to help them direct more of their … [Read more...]