Tag: Tomato

The best tomatoes are completely free of blemishes and bruises and should be a deep, bright red. Any tomato that looks dull or pale is going to be lackluster. Steer clear of any discolorations — even a small black spot can mean hidden rot on the inside. How can you tell if a tomato is […]

Starting small, tomatoes that are handy to snack on are grape and cherry tomatoes. Grape tomatoes as their name implies are the shape of a grape. They often are crisp and crunchy and can range from sweet to tangy in taste. Grape tomatoes come in a range of colors and can be used in a […]

The Black Cherry heirloom tomato plant is one of the best all-purpose cherry tomatoes you can grow. With beautiful color, big flavor and high yields, one plant is usually more than enough to keep a family of four in cherry tomatoes all season long. What are the best cherry tomatoes to grow in pots? The […]

Seek out varieties that demonstrate a high heat tolerance, such as ‘Costoluto’, an heirloom that produces large deep red fruits, and the beefsteak tomato ‘Brandywine’. ‘Traveler 76’ is an introduction from the Arkansas Horticulture Department selected for heat and drought resistance. What tomatoes grow best in hot weather? Cherry tomatoes are the best variety to […]

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 […]