Tomatoes are one of the most popular crops for people to grow at home. Indeed they often represent one of the first edibles that people start their fruit and vegetable growing adventure with. But any ...

Tomatoes are usually the best part of many backyard gardens, but if you’ve ever tried growing them, you know they come with their own challenges. One of the biggest headaches for growers is early ...

Tomatoes are some of the most popular plants in home gardens - but are prone to various diseases. Understanding which diseases are prevalent and what to do will help keep your tomatoes healthy. Tomato ...

If you're growing tomatoes in your garden, it's a pretty safe bet that you want them to become plump, red, and juicy. You don't want to deal with diseases, pests, and other issues that can compromise ...

One of the special joys of home vegetable gardening is harvesting vine ripened tomatoes. Most gardeners have their tomatoes planted by now. It’s not too late to plant tomato transplants if you have ...

Grocery store tomatoes can’t hold a candle to a sun-warmed, freshly-picked, homegrown ripe tomato, but growing your own tomatoes isn’t always as easy as we might like. Many diseases can affect ...

Home vegetable growers sometimes have problems with fungal disease on their tomatoes. It is important to identify what type of rot is affecting your tomatoes. If the rot appears at the blossom end of ...

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Although Ceriporia lacerata fungus causes tree wood to rot, it also has a good side. According to a new study, adding the fungus to agricultural soil allows tomatoes to be grown using much less ...

Identifying the problem is the first step toward fixing it. Here’s how to solve the mystery. By Margaret Roach Those spots on the foliage of your beloved tomato plants may be slightly panic-inducing, ...

Anyone who has battled soil fungus in a tomato patch knows that this is a tough bugger to fight. Now, new research at the University of Minnesota shows it can be not only tough but also surprisingly ...