QUESTION: How do you keep tomatoes from growing too tall? ANSWER: You can prevent your tomatoes from growing too tall by pruning them. Pruning also encourages the plant to grow fruits instead of creating more foliage. Always use clean, sterilized shears when you prune to avoid … [Read more...]

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...]

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...]

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...]