Beautiful, ripe tomatoes growing off of a vine. - HiTecherZ/Shutterstock Tomatoes (Solanum lycopersicum) are certainly one of the more popular plants for gardeners, and with all of the tips and hacks ...

Tomatoes are one of the most popular vegetables for gardeners, being easy to grow in containers or in the ground. Home-grown tomatoes can offer superb flavor and texture since they don’t have to ...

Properly spaced tomatoes are not only healthier, but they produce a much larger harvest than those that are overcrowded, as well as those that are spread too widely! Spacing your tomato plants ...

Containers are better for deterring pests, while plants in the ground will need less frequent watering. Tomatoes are a staple in nearly every vegetable garden: they’re easy to grow, provide bountiful ...

You should start tomatoes indoors five to eight weeks before planting in the ground, which should be after the last frost. Consult your USDA growing zone to find out when your last frost date is, as ...

Summer time means delicious vegetables and it is not too late to plant a few vegetable plants for your own enjoyment. There is nothing that taste better than fresh tomatoes that are vine ripe that you ...

If you tried your hand at growing tomatoes this summer, you likely have a produce bowl overflowing with plump, juicy fruit.

I will not abide people trying to give me recipes for green tomato chutney. Do not say it. I cannot tolerate it. Alas, if ...

Late May and early June are an important period for one of home gardener’s favorite crops – tomatoes. Kansas State University horticultural expert Cynthia Domenghini said tomatoes need support to ...

Tomato plants are a popular addition to vegetable gardens, but they can be a real challenge. From the moment tomato seeds sprout to the day you compost the plant at the end of the season, tomato ...

In last week’s column, written in the middle of the first heat wave of the season, I suggested some general tips for helping vegetable plants cope with extended 90+ degree temperatures. In the process ...