Like all living things, tomato plants need water to survive, and watering tomato plants properly is crucial to their success. How Often Should You Water Tomato Plants? You don’t need to water tomato plants everyday unless they’re in a pot, and over-watering can cause damage, as can under-watering. Tomatoes thrive in moist soil, but saturated, […]

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

Fresh salads are a delicious way to enjoy your homegrown tomatoes raw. Here are three of our favourites. Iranian Shirazi Tomato Salad Ingredients: 3 tomatoes 2 cucumbers 1 bunch green onions/spring onions 2 tablespoons olive oil ¼ cup red wine vinegar 2 tablespoons dried mint Salt and pepper Instructions: Dice tomatoes and cucumbers into even, […]

The debate as to whether the tomato is a fruit or a vegetable is centuries old. Technically the tomato is a fruit, but in the culinary world it is used as a vegetable. Why is the Tomato a Fruit? The botanical definition of a fruit is the ripened ovary, including the seeds, of a plant […]

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 […]

1. Tomatoes Taste Delicious There is no denying just how delicious and versatile a fresh, juicy tomato can be. They can be eaten cooked or raw, as a snack or a main dish, on a pizza, in a salad, or just by themselves. Tomatoes also play an important role in many different traditional cuisines: Italian […]

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 […]