Category: Fruits

Which Marigolds Are Best For Tomatoes? Deer deterrent: African marigold. Root knot nematode: French marigold. Attract bees and beneficial insects: Signet marigold. Deter tomato worms and caterpillars: All of the above. Which marigolds are best to plant with tomatoes? Our favorite for protecting tomatoes are the French Marigold variety. Not only are many of the […]

Choose the Right Pot It’s fine to use a smaller container, like a 5-gallon bucket or 10-gallon container, but for best results, stick with the smaller patio- or bush-type tomatoes (such as Better Bush, Bush Goliath, or Patio). Know, too, that tomatoes in smaller pots require more watering and feeding. How deep do containers need […]

5 Ways of Supporting Your Tomato Plants Stake them. Use whatever stakes you have on hand – wooden stakes, bamboo, metal – just be sure that they’re at least 4 feet high. Fence them. Cage them. Cage them – maximum security edition! Trellis them. How do you stop tomatoes from touching the ground? An easy […]

This problem has the quickest fix of them all: water the plant. It should perk up within a few hours of a good, thorough watering. It is also wise to examine your watering habits to avoid the same problem in the future. Check the soil every day and water as soon as the top inch […]

While everyone knows that heat and tomato plants are a match made in heaven, too much heat can affect the plant’s ability to produce fruit — and yes, it can also be too hot for tomatoes to ripen. What temperature is too warm for tomatoes? When temps consistently hit the 95-degree range, tomatoes tend to […]

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, […]

Tomatoes thrive in full sun. 6 ways to help your tomato plants withstand the latest heat wave Shade. “The plant needs shade for developing fruit. Deep water. Remove colored fruit early. Mulch. Container plants. Looking ahead. How do you protect tomatoes from hot sun? Apply 3 to 4 inches of shredded bark or chopped leaves […]

“Tomato plants cannot survive frost so they will not grow back every year after a cold winter but if they are not exposed to frost and gets enough direct sun, many tomato plants can live and produce fruit for up to 2 years.” In most areas, you have to plant new tomatoes every year as […]

2-4 feet. Quick Reference Growing Guide Plant Type: Annual vegetable High Time to Maturity: 70-80 days Well-draining Spacing: 2 feet Solanaceae Planting Depth: Seeds: 1/4 inch Solanum Height: 2-4 feet (determinate); 6-8 feet (indeterminate) lycopersicum Do Roma tomatoes need staking? How to Grow Roma Tomatoes. Caring for roma tomato plants isn’t that much different from […]

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 […]

Tomato varieties Melkasalsa and Melkshola produce the most marketable yield, although fruit breadth is the smallest. These two species are most suitable for the production of the rainy season under plastic shelter. Which tomato is best in rainy season? Varieties Melkasalsa and Melkshola produced the highest marketable yield, although fruit width is the smallest. Furthermore, […]

“When we have these heavy rains, it splashes dirt on the plants and causes early blight, which you’ll see the bottom branches will turn yellow, and the plastic that I have down helps to prevent that.” You also want to make sure you give your plants enough space to have air keep them dry. What […]

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 […]

Fusarium wilt on tomatoes is caused by Fusarium oxysporumsp. lycopersici. It is a soilborn fungus that is found throughout the United States, especially in warm regions of the country. The organism is specific for tomato and is very longlived in all regions of the United States. How do you treat Fusarium wilt in tomatoes? How […]

Pests & Diseases affecting tomatoes Tomato Viruses | Mosaic, Leaf curl. Moulds, mildews on tomatoes. Tomato Blights, Leaf Spots & Specks. Blossom-end Rot. Fruit Fly (Garden Enemy No. Budworm. Whitefly and aphids on tomatoes. Tomato Mites. What are the most common diseases that affect tomatoes? Save Your Tomato Plants From These Common Diseases Early Blight. […]

Mosquitoes are not attracted to tomato plants. Tomato plants have an insect repellent substance known as IBI-246, which scares mosquitoes and other insects away. How do I get rid of mosquitoes on my tomato plants? The healthiest thing to do is plant natural bug deterrents like basil, lemongrass, citronella grass, garlic, marigolds, catnip, rosemary, and […]

Leftover plant debris is the most common contagion. Tomato mosaic virus of tomatoes can exist in the soil or plant debris for up to two years and can be spread just by touch – a gardener who touches or even brushes up against an infected plant can carry the infection for the rest of the […]

Late blight is a potentially serious disease of potato and tomato and is caused by the water mold pathogen Phytophthora infestans. Late blight is especially damaging during cool, wet weather. This pathogen can affect all plant parts. What are the major disease of tomato? Some of the most common fungal diseases that infect tomatoes grown […]

Keeping Tomatoes Healthy in Wet Weather Mulch – organic or non-organic can both be used. Fertility – contstant rainfall can leach fertility from soil making it unavailable to the plants. Pruning – promote air circulation by pruning lower leaves. How do I protect my tomatoes from the rain? Use a waterproof covering such as tarpaulin […]

Tomatoes are a crop that can suffer several problems related to heavy rainfall that can shorten the harvest period and affect yield. There are a few things that the backyard grower, community gardener and urban farmer can do to keep their tomato plants healthy and productive though heavy rain periods. Are tomato plants OK in […]