Organic Gardening – Planting Heirloom Tomatoes

It is important when planting your organic heirloom tomatoes that you know how to plant them correctly.  If not done correctly, the tomato plant can yield less fruits than normal, and even worse, not grow at all.  Below are some helpful tips to help you plant your heirloom tomatoes correctly so that they will grow healthy and strong. When planting… Read more »

Growing Organic Tomatoes

One of the most popular plant found in the garden is tomatoes.  Tomatoes are a favorite to grow because of their delicious taste and they make the garden more beautiful.  For those who wants to eat healthy tomatoes should consider growing organic tomatoes.  Organic tomatoes differ from regular one as they do not contain any harmful chemicals.  With rising concerns… Read more »

Starting tomatoes from seed

1. Get fresh seeds Seeds that have been around for a while will have lower germination rates. It’s best to use seeds 4 years old or less; however, older seeds can be used if they have been stored in cool and dry conditions. 2. Get the right mix. Buy some seed starting mix at the local garden store, Kmart, or… Read more »

Growing Tomatoes: The Basics

Why cultivating vegetables in one’s own garden has always been a popular pastime is not difficult to understand. It’s both a satisfying, relaxing hobby and has obvious practical value. By the same token, when it comes to choosing a particular type of vegetable to start with, it’s not hard to understand why tomatoes are probably the most popular choice. Growing… Read more »

Grow Upside Down Tomatoes For Bigger, Healthier Fruit

It may surprise you to learn that growing upside down tomato plants is quite popular and has several distinct advantages over the normal method of growing tomato plants from the bottom up. Here Are the Advantages First, tomato plants grown from the ground generally need to be supported so that the tomatoes themselves can be kept from settling on the ground… Read more »

Growing Tomatoes from Seeds Is Easy and Rewarding

If you thought that it’s difficult growing tomato plants from seeds you’re in for a pleasant surprise.  Large varieties of tomato seed packets are easily available and it is easy and rewarding to experiment with them. Start in early spring and grow your tomato plants indoors for about six to eight weeks before taking them to an outside garden. Place… Read more »

Why Do Tomatoes Split

Split tomatoes are more common than most people realize. Of course, nobody wants to deal with a split tomato because it’s less than pleasant to look at. Moisture and heat stress tend to cause this situation. Why Do Tomatoes Split While Growing? Excess Moisture If a tomato features cracks in concentric circles, then moisture stress is the culprit. Excess moisture… Read more »