What should I do now that my tomatoes have outgrown the netting?
My Roma and San Marzano tomatoes are already pushing against the roof of a 36-inch netted cage, though they have only just started flowering. The seed packets describe…
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Why is one of my tomato plants thriving while the other lags?
I started two tomato plants around the same time and they seem to get similar light, water, and fertilizer. One is growing well, while the other is smaller…
Why are shoots growing out of my tomato fruiting branches?
Some of my cherry tomato plants are sending new shoots from the ends of branches that already have flowers or fruit. Is that a normal growth quirk, and…
My potted tomato is wilting. How often should I water it?
I’m growing a tomato in a pot for the first time, and it has started wilting over the past few days. How can I tell whether it needs…
I planted way too many peppers and tomatoes. Can I still fix the crowding?
I have more pepper and tomato plants than I can manage, and they’re packed together and leaning around inside a small covered setup. Can I thin or move…
Are these speckled tomatoes still okay to eat?
My first Tumbling Tom tomatoes have spots, and some were resting close to the soil as they grew. I can’t tell whether the marks are from insects, weather,…
Any ideas why my tomatoes still aren’t flowering?
They’ve been planted for a while and get about five or six hours of direct sun. The bed has compost and general fertilizer, and the weather has been…
How Much Marinara Sauce Can I Expect from My Tomatoes?
I'm super excited because my tomatoes have finally produced a good yield, and I'm ready to make some marinara sauce! Can anyone give me an idea of how…
Can I Overwinter Tomatoes Without Bringing Them Inside?
I'm located in zone 9 in California, and I'm interested in overwintering my tomato plants without moving them indoors. I don't have access to a greenhouse. It doesn't…
How Can I Ripen My Green Tomatoes Before Frost?
I usually grow my tomatoes from seeds, but this year I bought a plug plant from the garden center. One of my plants had blossom end rot, so…
Is It Possible to Grow Vegetables in a Greenhouse During Winter?
I'm a newbie when it comes to overwintering veggies, but I'm really passionate about growing my own tomatoes and lemon cucumbers. They always taste a lot better than…
Should I Leave Fallen Tomatoes in My Raised Bed Over Winter?
Hey everyone! This is my first year gardening, and I put together a raised bed with cherry tomatoes. They thrived during the hot summer, but now with all…
Why Are My Tomatoes Developing Black Tops Around the Stem?
I'm growing tomatoes for the first time in a long while, and I've noticed that all my tomatoes have developed black tops around the stem. I've attached a…
Should I Pick My Green Tomatoes with Cold Weather Coming?
Hey everyone! I'm new to gardening and this is my first year trying it out in zone 3b. Lately, the temperatures have been in the 50s during the…
Struggling to Grow Tomatoes - Need Help!
Hey everyone! I'm reaching out for some advice on growing tomatoes. I've been trying to grow different varieties, but I'm not having much luck. Back at my old…
Why Aren't My Tomatoes Turning Red?
I'm growing three varieties of heirloom tomatoes here in Minnesota, and although they've been on the vine for over a month and a half, they're still green! Most…
Is It Safe to Eat Tomatoes Grown in Soil with Plastic Contamination?
I'm new to gardening and have been trying to grow some tomatoes in my NYC backyard. The issue is that the soil has plastic fragments, some really old,…
What's Going Wrong with My Tomato Plants?
I planted my tomatoes in late spring, and they've grown really well, producing a ton of fruit. However, for the past month or so, something seems off with…
Can I Compost Tomatoes That Start Rotting Before I Harvest Them?
I've noticed that some of my tomatoes start to rot on the plants before I can pick them. Is it still okay to throw these into my compost…
Is it Time to Give Up on My Tomato Plants or Can They Still Produce?
I've been growing several tomato plants in grow bags this season, and despite giving them plenty of water, fertilizer, and care, I'm not seeing the results I hoped…