How to Grow Tomatoes

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 […]

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 […]