QUESTION: How long after flowers do tomatoes appear? I see a bunch of yellow flowers but none of them have turned into tomatoes yet and some of them just fell off. - Brenda T ANSWER: The window of time between flowering and fruiting is approximately 20 to 60 days. Why such a … [Read more...]
Topping Tomato Plants: Everything You Need to Know
by Bethany Hayes Have you ever seen a gardener mention that they topped their tomato plants? Topping tomato plants is a type of pruning that might seem counterproductive, but when done correctly in the right circumstances it can lead to prolific harvests and healthy … [Read more...]
26 Tomato Companion Plants – and 5 You Don’t Want Nearby
by Bethany Hayes Companion planting is one way gardeners can naturally maximize their harvests and grow healthier plants with fewer pests and diseases. Tomato plants attract many pests and diseases, so using a variety of tomato companion plants is an excellent way to ensure … [Read more...]
Can too much Epsom salt burn plants?
QUESTION: Can too much Epsom salt burn plants? I read about using it to grow better tomatoes. - Frieda S ANSWER: Yes, epsom salt can burn your plants. Many gardeners use Epsom salt in their garden because of what it contains, magnesium sulfate. This is great for getting rid … [Read more...]
Can You Grow Tomatoes in Autumn?
QUESTION: Can I grow tomatoes in the fall? What if I missed the summer harvest planting date in my zone? - Thomas B. ANSWER: Tomatoes planted in the middle of summer will bear fruit until first frost. You won’t see the numbers that gardeners achieve in the first harvest of the … [Read more...]
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