We had more questions about tomatoes to after last week’s column on tomato problems. Here are a few of the most common problems we were questioned about. 1. Fruit on cherry tomato splitting. This ...

Tomatoes are one of the most rewarding—and sometimes most frustrating—plants to grow in the garden. Just as the fruit begins to ripen, gardeners often face problems like cracked skins, blackened ...

At last it's tomato-picking time. You pluck the ripe red globe off the plant, only to find a mushy black spot at the bottom of the fruit. Ugh! Just as tomatoes ripen, some plants seem to take a turn ...

Tomatoes are the quintessential summer garden crop, but they’re not always simple to grow. In fact, by this point in the growing season, even the most experienced gardener may be having problems.

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As we move into the summer, and with all of these wonderful afternoon thunderstorms, our tomatoes begin to show signs of a few different problems. Below are a few common ones that we see here in Logan ...

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Nothing says “summer” to your taste buds more sweetly and juicily than a ripe, red tomato picked fresh from your garden. More than 85 percent of home gardeners grow them each season, reports the ...

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 ...

When it comes to garden staples, you can't get much better than tomatoes. These juicy, bright red and yellow fruits are beloved by gardeners of all skill levels. Tomatoes are popular not just because ...

Tomatoes are one of the most rewarding—and sometimes most frustrating—plants to grow in the garden. Just as the fruit begins to ripen, gardeners often face problems like cracked skins, blackened ...

Tomatoes are the most popular vegetable grown in the United States, according to studies done at the University of Illinois. Despite being so popular, no vegetable or plant is problem-proof. Here are ...