Tomatoes

The tomato is a beloved fruit that is synonymous with summer. It is a staple in many dishes, from burgers to salads to homemade pasta sauce. However, as summer ends, …

Ripening tomatoes off the vine is essential for many gardeners, particularly here in the UK with our short summers. One important thing to remember when ripening tomatoes off the vine …

Removing the lower leaves from a tomato plant becoming more and more common. The benefits are numerous, and it is something I do religiously. So lets get into it! Why …

One of the most common issues you can face when growing tomatoes is when their tomato leaves curl. This can be alarming for those who are new to growing tomatoes, …

Are your tomatoes refusing to budge? Staying green till the end of days? There is one little trick you can do to get them to turn a delicious red. Throw …

If your tomatoes have grown so much that they are reaching the ceiling of your greenhouse, then you have two options, top them or create more room – let’s have …

You may hear people talk about topping tomatoes, but what is this? Topping the plant is when you remove the growing tip late in the season. You simply snip the …

Tomato plants require consistent watering for healthy growth and maximum yield. Paying attention to soil moisture and stages of growth ensures your tomato plants receive the right amount of water …

We all know that we need to remove tomato suckers as part of routine tomato pruning. But did you know that you can then grow these suckers to get extra …

Did you know that giving your tomato flowers a good tickle can lead to higher yields? Here’s how. Increase Fruit Production Hand-pollinating tomato flowers can significantly increase fruit production. Tomato …

Feeding tomatoes can be a tricky subject, particularly for beginner gardeners. When do you feed? What do you feed with? And when should you stop? This is just a small …

Pruning your tomatoes is simple once you know what you are doing. But if you are starting out growing your own, it can be a daunting task filled with jargon …

Growing tomatoes in pots is a fantastic option for those with limited space or who prefer container gardening. I’ve learned that choosing the right pot and potting mix, placing the …

Knowing the appropriate time to sow your tomato seeds is crucial for a successful harvest. By starting your seeds indoors, you can extend the growing season and give your plants …

When your tomatoes split, it can make them less visually appealing and lead to decay and damage. Understanding why this occurs and how to prevent it is essential for a …

Growing tomatoes can be a gratifying experience, homegrown tomatoes taste so much better than any you would find in a supermarket. However, even experienced gardeners can make mistakes when cultivating …

Epsom salts are one of those things that appear in gardening “hacks” all the time as a sort of fix-all. I try and avoid those clickbait articles and offer genuine …

When growing tomatoes, there is one thing that pops up often and can confuse new growers – pinching out. What is it? Why should you do it? And how do …

Everyone loves growing tomatoes, but many problems come along with them. Here I will jump into the most common problems you will likely encounter and offer simple solutions to each. …

If there is one thing you must do when planting tomatoes, then it is this – plant them deep – really deep. This is because tomato plants have one key …

Have you ever tried growing cherry tomatoes in a hanging basket before? If not, I’m here to tell you to try it! So let’s get into why you should, and …

Last year I supported my tomatoes with string, rather than bamboo canes or stakes. It was so easy and effective that I would never go back to using stakes. Here’s …

Tomatoes are relatively simple to grow once you know what you are doing, but they can be daunting for beginners. This simple step-by-step guide will teach you all the basics, …

Did you know that there are two different types of tomatoes, which grow entirely differently depending on their type? Find out what the differences are between determinate and indeterminate tomatoes …

Many people know that growing marigolds with tomatoes is a good idea, but they don’t know why. Well, here are some of the top reasons why you should plant some …

Getting more tomato flowers to turn to fruit is one crucial way of maximising your harvest. But it isn’t always that straightforward. And sometimes, all those promising flowers come to …

Disaster, you’ve just realised that the compost you’ve just planted your tomatoes up in is ericaceous and not regular multi-purpose compost. Does this mean you need to undo all the …

Feeding tomatoes can help you get a much larger harvest, but when is the time to stop feeding your tomato plants? And can you hurt them by overfeeding? If you …

Wanting to buy some tomato plants this year but not sure when the best time to buy them is, or even when they become available in garden centres? well then …

What does a male tomato flower look like and what does a female tomato flower look like? Let’s find out! Male and Female Tomato Flowers There is no male or …

Growing tomatoes for the first time and not sure how many trusses you will get per plant? You might also have heard that you should limit the number of trusses …

If you are planning on growing tomatoes then it will be worthwhile to know how many tomatoes you get per plant, so let’s have a look! There isn’t a one …

If you have noticed some tomato seedlings popping up where they shouldn’t then you may well be wondering if they are self-seeded, heck do tomatoes even self-seed or are you …

If you are thinking of growing your own tomatoes from seed then firstly I strongly encourage you to try it, it is a really rewarding thing to do, and secondly …

Everyone knows slugs can be hungry little buggers and that they can devour treasured crops. But not all plants are eaten by slugs, but what about tomatoes? If you are …

If you have been studying the tomato seeds packs in your local gardening centre, you will have noticed that a lot of the tomato seeds are F1 hybrids. What does …

One popular method of growing tomatoes in a greenhouse has them growing up a string suspended from the roof, but how do you do this? Let’s jump in and have …

Aphids can be a real pain when growing tomatoes. Those little sap sucking monsters can wreak all kinds of havoc on your toms if you aren’t paying close attention. But …

Companion planting can be one factor that sets great gardeners apart from good gardeners. Growing the right plants next to your tomatoes can be incredibly beneficial, so why not try …

Basil and tomatoes are the perfect companions, on the plate and in the greenhouse. But why do these two plants work so well together? let’s look at some of the …