QUESTION: Should I soak tomato seeds before planting? ANSWER: Soaking your tomato seeds before planting, or letting them sprout on a damp paper towel, can help increase the rate of successful germination, resulting in more healthy plants that make it to your garden. Here’s … [Read more...]

QUESTION: Should you cut the bottom leaves off tomato plants? … [Read more...]

QUESTION: What causes small tomatoes? ANSWER: The most common cause for small tomatoes is stressed plants, but there are a few less common possible culprits as well. Plants can be stressed due to extreme weather conditions (such as heat or drought) and disease or infestation … [Read more...]

QUESTION: What are the signs of overwatering tomato plants? ANSWER: Overwatered tomato plants can look a lot like underwatered plants, so if you are having a hard time telling the difference, pay attention to whether you see these signs when the soil around plants is still … [Read more...]

QUESTION: How much space do tomatoes need? ANSWER: Tomato plants should have at least 24 inches of space between them, and no more than 36 inches between them, for optimal production. … [Read more...]