Author: Gerardo Gonzalez

Different areas of Italy favor different varieties of tomato. The tomato, it turns out, has always been political. Brought to Europe by the Spanish when they colonized the Americas — it’s an Aztec plant, as we can tell by its original name, “tomatl” — by the mid-1500s, it had made its way to Italy. Why […]

One final widespread use of vinegar with tomatoes is as a fungicide. To use the mixture, stir 2 to 3 tablespoons of white or apple cider vinegar into a gallon of water and mist it thoroughly over the affected tomato plants on both the tops and undersides of the leaves (fungi often begin to grow […]

“The flavour got lost because people didn’t know what the molecular and genetic bases were, so they couldn’t apply them. It was because they focused on quantity, productivity and resistance. What we’ve discovered is that they basically lost these volatile compounds that we’ve identified in this study.” Why do tomatoes taste different now? In 2019, […]

Mutti crushed tomatoes are the best tasting I’ve ever had from a can – very fresh and versatile for many recipes. If I was reviewing only the content of the cans, it would be five stars. The pricing for this pack is well below what I can find in the stores. However, every single one […]

There is no treatment for plants with tomato spotted wilt virus. The only way to control it is to control the thrips, the tiny insects that transmit the virus. How do you revive a wilted tomato plant? Tomato plants require approximately 1 inch of water per week. Plants may wilt badly when soils are dry, […]

The tomatoes are mainly processed into four different types of processed tomato products: tomato puree (passata), pulp/chopped tomato (polpa), tomato paste (concentrato), and whole tomato (pelati). Regarding the production method, 90% of tomato cultivation is conventional, 10% is organic production (IBO, 2020)2. Does Italy use pesticides on tomatoes? But it is also important to note […]

Italy cultivated the largest area of tomatoes in the EU (38.4% of the EU total), followed by Spain (25.2%), Romania (9.2%) and Portugal (8.7%). The Netherlands (19.0%) accounted for nearly one-fifth (19.0%) of the EU’s total onion area, followed by Poland (14.7% and Spain (14.1%). Are tomatoes grown in Europe? This statistic displays the volume […]

The compact, tidy habit combined with healthy green foliage of Little Sicily makes it ideal for patios and containers. Expect abundant harvests of 3 to 4-oz., round, slicing tomatoes on the less than 2-ft. tall mounded, determinate plants. What kind of tomatoes are little Sicily? Little Sicily Tomato Tomato Class : Large-Fruited. Type : Slicer. […]

Determinate Tomatoes Determinate tomato varieties are often referred to as “bush” tomatoes because they do not continue extending in length throughout the growing season. They are generally smaller plants than indeterminate tomatoes, with most growing to a compact 4 to 5 feet tall. How can you tell if tomatoes are determinate or indeterminate? How to […]

Cracking and splitting occur when rapid changes in soil moisture levels cause fruits to expand quicker than the tomato skin can grow. How do you keep Brandywine tomatoes from cracking? How to Reduce Tomato Splitting: Water: Water tomato plants once a week with about 1-2” of water. Mulch: Mulch does wonders for all plants, but […]

If small, sunken spots or what looks like bruises appear on your ripe tomatoes, that’s anthracnose. This fungus emerges as the weather gets hot and humid – usually 80° or warmer. So, harvest ripe tomatoes as soon as possible. These are safe to eat if you cut off the bruises. Can you eat tomatoes with […]

Tomato Dirt Special Tip: if you can’t give your tomatoes as much heat or sun as you’d like, plan them near a west- or south-facing side of your house. The wall will soak up heat during the day and pass it along to your tomato plants at night. Where should you not plant tomatoes? Plants […]

Major fungal diseases of tomato posing a threat in tomato production are late blight, early blight, septoria leaf spot, fusarium wilt and verticilium wilt. Other fungal diseases of tomato include powdery mildew caused by Oidium lycopersicum and leaf mold caused by Cladosporium fulvum. What are the most common diseases that affect tomatoes? Save Your Tomato […]

Why are Tomato leaves turning black? If your tomato plant has leaves that are turning black, they most likely have a disease such as late blight, bacterial speck, or bacterial canker. A common disease also is septoria leaf spot leading to tomato leaves turning black. How do you treat black leaves on tomato plants? What […]

While disease is a common reason for tomato plants dying, disease isn’t the only thing that can kill tomato plants. Environmental issues, such as a lack of water, too much water, poor soil and too little light can also cause tomato plants to fail and die. Why are my tomato plants suddenly dying? Possible causes […]

When there is too much nitrogen in the soil, the tomato plants will begin to look scorched or burned around the blossom end of the fruit. The leaves may begin to turn brown and look dried out as well. How do you stop tomato leaves from burning? The best way to prevent and fix browning, […]

3 to 4 inches tall. Tomatoes are ready for transplanting into the garden when the seedlings are 3 to 4 inches tall, and the nighttime temperatures are consistently above 50 degrees. How old should tomato seedlings be before transplanting? It takes takes 2-3 weeks of growing time to get seedlings ready to transplant into their […]

You’ve got to dig deep when it comes to tomatoes. Most vegetables should be planted in a hole about the size of the pots they come in. But not tomatoes. They’re big, heavy feeders, so plan on burying them deeper into the soil, so deep that part of the pruned stem — see below — […]

Tomato plant do not attract snakes, as snakes do not eat tomatoes. What animals are attracted to tomatoes? A: All sorts of animals love ripe tomatoes almost as much as people, especially squirrels, chipmunks, groundhogs, raccoons, deer and birds. What is the best mulch to keep snakes away? Therefore, one great way to deter garden […]