QUESTION: How many tomatoes do you get from one plant? ANSWER: With determinate tomato plants that blossom and set fruit all at one time, you can count the blossoms to find out how many tomatoes that plant will produce (assuming that all the blossoms are pollinated). Different … [Read more...]

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...]