Here's when to start your seeds so you can get your germinated tomato plants in the ground on time when the weather warms up. The difference between a home-grown and store-bought tomato is like ...

Would you like to grow tomatoes from tomatoes? There's a high risk you won't get anything that tastes good. Here's what to watch out for. Christoph Reichwein/dpa Most fruits contain seeds, and some ...

For gardeners who start their own tomato plants, March is time to get busy. There are several good reasons for starting tomatoes from seed: Economy: You can grow a lot more tomatoes from seed for the ...

Whether you're a seasoned tomato grower or just a beginner, these delicious summer fruits are the cream of the crop for vegetable gardeners. Nothing beats picking a fully sun-ripened tomato from a ...

A few years ago, I planted pepper seeds for the first time to make my own paprika. This small start sent me on a journey from my bathroom window to a small growing tent in my closet and eventually to ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... When it comes to planting a vegetable garden, it pays to be a seed geek. Growing a garden from seed gives gardeners more options, helps ensure quality and ...

You should start tomatoes indoors five to eight weeks before planting in the ground, which should be after the last frost. Consult your USDA growing zone to find out when your last frost date is, as ...

In 2020, scientists announced the discovery of the missing link between modern tomatoes and their wild ancestors. Using genome sequencing, a wild species in Ecuador and Peru was confirmed as long as ...

Budding gardeners looking to grow their own vegetables often opt for tomatoes as their first experience growing produce. Because they grow quickly, you can grow tomatoes from seed to harvest in less ...