By far the most popular food plant grown in hobby gardens in America is tomatoes. Tomatoes grow in gardens, on porches, patios, and even flower beds. Growing tomatoes is easy, fun, and tasty. Container growing is a little different than in-ground growing; however, so many are … [Read more...]
How to Prune Tomatoes
By Julie Christensen More has probably been written on how to prune tomatoes than almost any other vegetable gardening task. Unfortunately, advice on pruning tomatoes is usually vague, conflicting or downright confusing. The truth is, tomatoes don’t absolutely have to be pruned. … [Read more...]
Great Roma Tomato Recipes
by Julie Christensen You’ll find fresh Roma tomatoes in the store year-round, but in most parts of the country they’re at their best from late July to October, when you can find vine-ripened, local tomatoes. Roma tomatoes have a meaty texture and few seeds, making them an … [Read more...]
Roma Tomatoes: Calories and Nutritional Information
by Julie Christensen Tomatoes are ranked as Americans’ third favorite veggie (after potatoes and lettuce) and most of the tomatoes we consume are in the form of cooked tomato products, such as ketchup, tomato paste, marinara sauce and salsa. Roma tomatoes, also known as … [Read more...]
Preserving Roma Tomatoes: Canning and Freezing
Roma tomatoes are also known as Italian or plum tomatoes. With their prolific yields of meaty, sweet fruit, they make the ideal tomato for sauces, canning and freezing. And unlike many vegetables, tomatoes are actually more nutritious cooked than raw. If you’ve never preserved … [Read more...]
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