But it may surprise you to know that they can be grown as perennials by overwintering the plants indoors. There are two ways to overwinter tomato plants. They can be brought inside to merely ...
It’s time to take down your tomatoes. It may still be a little warm where you are, and yet, tomato time is over. But there ...
Before you shut down your sprinkler system for the winter, give your plants a deep soaking so their roots go into winter well ...
By July, the tomato plants were nearly 2m high. At night, they pushed out the curtains, by day they blocked out the light. He propped them up, at first on canes and later on strings attached to ...
Researchers examined the impact of watering practices on tomato plants. They found that the size of the water droplets affected plant growth and resistance to pests and pathogens. Some people ...
Autumn is here, and many are starting their annual fall yard cleanup. Here is a list of things to do plus some to avoid.
Ohio University’s dining halls aren’t just serving food, they’re growing it too. This past summer, indoor gardens were ...
some cheap imported tomatoes are grown under polytunnels, picked under-ripe, then artificially ripened with ethylene gas, a plant hormone. Sun-warmed tomatoes picked straight from the vine are ...
There are several good reasons to tend a vegetable garden in the fall months, including the fact that it tends to require ...
Tomatoes are easy to grow, both in the greenhouse and in the garden. They do well in pots and growing bags so are perfect for patios and balconies too. The Which? Gardening experts have trialled and ...
Tomatoes are one of the most popular vegetables to grow, and if you want to pick the biggest, tastiest crop it’s essential to feed your plants. Using a good liquid feed will give you sweet, ripe ...
Researchers reporting in ACS’ Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry examined the impact of watering practices on tomato plants. They found that the size of the water droplets affected plant ...