QUESTION: How do I make homegrown tomatoes sweeter? ANSWER: To grow the sweetest possible homegrown tomatoes, first start out with a variety that is known for its sweetness. Smaller tomatoes are often sweeter than larger types. Also select a type of tomato plant that is well … [Read more...]
How do you germinate tomato seeds in paper towels?
QUESTION: How do you germinate tomato seeds in paper towels? ANSWER: Get a single paper towel damp but not soaking wet, then sprinkle your tomato seeds onto the towel, but don’t let the seeds touch one another. Roll the paper towel into a loose cylinder with the seeds on the … [Read more...]
How do you encourage tomatoes to fruit?
QUESTION: How do you encourage tomatoes to fruit? ANSWER: To encourage tomato plants to fruit, stop providing them with fertilizers that are high in nitrogen, even compost and manure, as nitrogen-rich fertilizer encourages production of foliage and not fruit. Fertilizers with … [Read more...]
How do I know if I overwatered my tomato plants?
QUESTION: How do I know if I overwatered my tomato plants? ANSWER: If you’ve overwatered your tomato plants, the plants will show it with wilted leaves and stems that are discolored to yellow or brown and may even fall off. You may also see blisters or bumps on foliage and … [Read more...]
How to Grow Winter Squash
Ready to grow some winter squash? Winter squash is a great vegetable for the home gardener and chef. There are a number of excellent varieties of winter squash available, each with unique flavors and uses. A wonderful feature of winter squash is that once they are harvested in … [Read more...]
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