Most gardeners who grow robust tomato plants with abundant, healthy fruit know the importance of mulching. Applying a layer of mulch around plants can keep the soil cool in summer and warmer in spring ...

Tomatoes typically split due to sudden changes in watering, especially after a dry spell followed by heavy rain or overwatering. Tomatoes with thinner skins, like heirloom varieties, are more ...

Ripened split tomatoes on vine with bright green foliage - matunka/Shutterstock There's nothing more disappointing than heading out to pick a ripe, juicy tomato only to find it split wide open. This ...

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 ...

Pulling out your tomato plants (Solanum lycopersicum) by the roots at the end of the season might feel like a proper cleanup. But it could be the number one mistake you can make in your garden. This ...

Maybe monsoon season is over and maybe not, but one thing we know for sure — with all this water and heat, we will be in the midst of a perfect storm for fungal diseases on our plants, especially ...

Tomatoes are a hot commodity and among the simplest crops to cultivate. However, even with disease-resistant varieties, blight can pose a significant challenge. Blight is a fungal disease that spreads ...

In June, garden enthusiasts might see their tomatoes starting to bloom, which is typically followed by fruit formation, but it's a precarious period for the plants. Our British summertime is notorious ...