How to Grow Tomatoes

Tomatoes are some of the best plants you could grow in your garden. They’re delicious, nutritious, full of vitamins, low on calories, and they help you save money as well. Not to mention the fact that they’re easy to grow. All of these things considered, it’s no surprise so many people plant tomatoes in their […]

Every tomato grower has a ‘secret recipe’ for tomato growing success. An integral part of a high yield is proper tomato plant nutrition. That’s right – plants need food, too! Giving a plant the right food at the right time will not only increase fruit yield, it will also help prevent damage from diseases and […]

Wondering what to plant after tomatoes? Crop rotation is incredibly important, as it optimizes the nutrients in your soil, and assists in growing absolutely delicious tomatoes. Why Practice Crop Rotation? Farmers world-wide have used certain practices to enhance the quality of their produce, such as growing by the phases of the moon. Crop rotation is […]

There are so many benefits of mulching, and we highly recommend mulching the soil around your tomato plants. Mulching can reduce evaporation, keep soil cooler, add nutrients, prevent erosion and maintain soil structure. Remember to water thoroughly before you mulch, and do not apply mulch any thicker than 7.5cm (3 inches). 1.Mulching Reduces Evaporation A […]

Adding compost to your soil is an effective way to improve the quality of your homegrown tomatoes. And it’s easy to make compost yourself. Compost Heap or Compost Bin? A bin looks tidy, and can help prevent small animals from breeding in your compost. However, a closed bin will make it more difficult to aerate

It’s easy to grow tomatoes from cuttings! And, you can fill your garden for free, or create a unique gift for the garden in your family. The tomato plant lends itself well to cutting propagation because the cells in the stems can turn into roots in about 2-4 weeks. Materials Required To Grow Tomatoes From […]

My name is Rhys Jaggar, and I live in north west London, UK. I was invited to become a guest blogger by Annette and Lucia, co-authors of the book How to Grow Juicy Tasty Tomatoes. This blogpost is part 2 of my story about growing tomatoes without a greenhouse, and I hope it inspires other […]

My name is Rhys Jaggar, and I live in north west London, UK. I was invited to become a guest blogger by Annette and Lucia, co-authors of the book How to Grow Juicy Tasty Tomatoes. This blogpost is part 1 of my story about growing tomatoes without a greenhouse, and I hope it inspires other […]

Tomatoes come in many shapes, sizes, colours and flavours, and with more than 11,000 recorded varieties, choosing what to grow can be a little daunting! Here are some tips to help you get started. Jointed or Jointless Tomatoes Tomato varieties are either jointed or not jointed. Jointed tomatoes retain their stalk when picked, whereas jointless […]

Rural communities have grown plants according to the phases of the moon for thousands of years. Gardening by the phases of the moon can germinate seeds faster, and produce plants that are stronger and bear more fruit. The moon waxes (light increases) and wanes (light decreases) in a cycle of about 28 days. Throughout this […]