Category: Fruits

Pick them when they’ve turned their expected color. When they’re ready, they’ll come away with the gentlest tug. Every day or two in peak season you’ll have more ripe cherry tomatoes to harvest. How do you pick a good cherry tomato? As with any tomato, pick cherry tomatoes with a firm, taut skin and a […]

Tomatoes grow best when the daytime temperature is between 65 and 85 degrees Fahrenheit. They stop growing above 95 degrees Fahrenheit. If nighttime temperatures are above 85 degrees Fahrenheit, the fruit will not turn red. Tomatoes need full sun and warm, well-drained soil. Where do tomatoes grow best? sunDevote a prime, sunny spot to growing […]

10 Most Popular Tomatoes in the World Tomato. Tomaten von der Insel Reichenau. Tomato. Pomodoro S. Tomato. Tomate La Cañada. Cherry Tomato. Pomodorino del Piennolo del Vesuvio. Tomato. Pomodoro di Pachino. Tomato. Costoluto fiorentino. Florence. Tomato. Creole Tomato. Louisiana. Cherry Tomato. Tomataki Santorinis. Cyclades. Where are the best tomatoes in the world from? The world’s […]

Making Insecticidal Soap Solution Dry laundry or dish detergents are too strong for plant use, and even liquid laundry soap solution may harm some tomato varieties. To ensure the safety of your tomato, water it well and test spray a few of its leaves. Is Dawn dish soap safe for tomato plants? Dawn dish soap […]

Dawn dish soap is one of many dish liquids that make an ideal soap solution, easily helping even novice gardeners battle against mealybugs in the tomato garden. What kind of soap can I use on my tomato plants? When made and used properly, the soap spray doesn’t harm your tomatoes but it does eradicate the […]

They will not ripen when the nighttime temperature is below 50 and the daytime temperature below 60 for 14 days or more. Removing some mature green fruit and ripening them inside can speed ripening on the vine. Will tomatoes ripen in cold weather? When daytime temperatures are consistently below 60ºF. When cool temps below 60ºF […]

‘Big Boy’ Description The large tomatoes are prized for their smooth skin, firm flesh and bright red color. The plants themselves are indeterminate, meaning they bear over a long period — in the case of ‘Big Boy,’ prolifically — and are larger than more compact, determinate tomato varieties. How tall does a Big Boy tomato […]

What is best insect spray for tomato plants? To make an insect spray at home for tomato plans, mix 10 ounces of hydrogen peroxide, 1 gallon of water and 10 ounces of sugar together. Mix it well and spray it on and around the tomato plant and leaves. What is the best insect spray for […]

It appears fish bone meal in fertiliser is responsible for the fishy taste of some cheap tomatoes. “To conceive this tomato, they inserted a modified gene from a breed of arctic flounder known for its “anti-freeze” properties. Why does my tomato taste weird? It might be the variety. Maybe you are growing fruit that is […]

If you peel back the skin, you will see a spongy mass of fibrous, white (sometimes yellow) tissue. Researchers at Auburn say these spots may be cut out and the rest of the fruit should be fine for fresh consumption or canning. What do white spots on tomatoes mean? The spots of white pithy tissue […]

Cherry tomatoes come to harvest during late summers, usually between July and September. While the fruits on determinate tomatoes ripen at the same time, indeterminate tomatoes continue producing until frost kills the plant. Once the fruits start ripening, pick them each day to promote further production. How long tomato can be harvested? Choose a tomato […]

Perhaps, as the sun beat down, the tomato plant’s leaves weren’t shading its fruit enough. Or maybe it was simply too darn hot. Whatever the cause, this tomato probably got warmer than 85 degrees. When a growing tomato gets that hot, its development stalls and you get those hard white areas. Why does my tomato […]

The walls between the cavities join in center to form the core. During stressful weather–usually aggravated by excessive fertilization–this central core becomes tough and turns greenish white. The walls also may become pale and corky. Why are my tomatoes hard in the middle? Under stressful conditions, tomato fruit often develop a tough, white core in […]

Cases of vine ripened tomatoes are ready for shipment in the warehouse/packing facility at West Coast Tomato Growers. How do you use tomato poles? Plant your tomatoes in rows two feet apart from each other. Plant a stake at the start and end of your row and place stakes between every three tomato plants. Then, […]

Eating tomatoes that have gone bad will make you sick and can give you food poisoning from bacteria such as Salmonella. It is not recommended to eat tomatoes that are bad. Is it safe to eat old tomatoes? Tomatoes, specifically cherry or grape varieties, can start to wrinkle and get soft when they’re on the […]

about 70-75 days. Better Boy Tomato Info They mature in about 70-75 days, which makes them an excellent choice for a variety of USDA zones. Better Boy tomatoes are resistant to both verticillium and fusarium wilt, a key to their popularity. How long does it take for Better Boy tomatoes to turn red? Big Boy […]

Eating tomatoes that have been contaminated with harmful bacteria can make you sick. Contaminated tomatoes have been linked to incidents of food poisoning caused by Salmonella. Tomatoes can become contaminated in the field by: soil. Can tomatoes upset your stomach? High acid foods such as citrus fruits and tomatoes are likely to cause abdominal pain […]

What it is: Sprouting tomato seeds! Eat or toss: As long as the tomato is intact and not showing signs of rotting, etc., it’s entirely safe to eat the tomato and its sprouts. Why are the seeds in my tomatoes sprouting? Some causes of seeds sprouting in tomatoes are long storage in cool temperatures (below […]

Why are Some Tomatoes Green Inside? Most tomatoes ripen from the inside out, hence the tomato seeds are green because they contain chlorophyll, the pigment in plants which gives them a green hue. Chlorophyll allows plants to absorb energy from light in a process called photosynthesis. What causes a green core in tomatoes? The walls […]

Collect tomato seeds at the end of the season when the fruit is ripe and ready. Some gardeners simply cut open the tomato and squeeze the pulp onto a plate or other container. The pulp needs to dry and then you can separate out the seeds. Another method is to rinse off the pulp in […]