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…
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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…
Why Do My Cherry Tomatoes Taste Fishy?
Lately, I've been enjoying my cherry tomatoes from the garden, but I've noticed that they have a strange, fishy flavor that I absolutely can't stand – I really…
Are My Tomatoes Safe After Sitting on a Pewter Plate?
Hey everyone! I made a bit of a blunder today. I harvested two tomatoes and accidentally left them on a pewter plate for about an hour and a…
Does Pruning Tomatoes Really Boost Production?
Last year, I found myself trimming my tomato plants quite a bit, and surprisingly, within a week, I noticed a good crop of new tomatoes. It seemed like…
When to Plant in Zone 6b: Need Advice!
Hey everyone, I'm new to gardening and could use some help with timing for my vegetable plants. I live in zone 6b, New Jersey. I bought some broccoli…
Tips for Growing Healthy Container Tomatoes and Peppers
I've been trying to grow tomatoes and peppers in terracotta pots and grow bags for a couple of years now so they can get full sun, but I'm…
Is it normal for tomatoes to skip hardening off?
I just started hardening off my plants this year. In the past, I've always moved my tomatoes directly from indoors to outdoors without any issues. Is that typical,…
Is it Safe to Plant Tomatoes in the Greenhouse During Cooler Nights?
Hey everyone! I'm in Yorkshire and my tomato plants are getting pretty big. With the weather warming up during the day, I'm thinking about moving them into bigger…