Harvesting tomatoes Harvest tomatoes in late summer 50 to 90 frost-free days after planting. Pick the fruit when it is evenly colored but still firm. Support the vine in one hand and gently pull the fruit to prevent damage to the plant. A month before the first expected frost, start plucking new flowers off the…
Choosing the right tomato for your garden isn’t just about picking any variety off the shelf—it’s about matching the plant to your growing conditions, kitchen needs, and harvest goals. After years of trial and error in my own garden, I’ve learned that selecting the best tomato variety makes all the difference in both yield and…
There’s nothing quite like harvesting fresh, homegrown tomatoes late into the season, long after the summer rush has ended. Over the years, I’ve learned that planting tomatoes for a fall harvest can be just as rewarding as growing them in spring—if you plan ahead. In regions where frost arrives late in the year, you can…
One of the most important lessons I’ve learned from growing tomatoes over the years is that proper support makes a huge difference in plant health, fruit production, and ease of harvest. Without support, tomato plants tend to sprawl across the ground, making them more susceptible to disease, insect damage, and rot. Whether you’re growing bush…
Pruning and pinching tomato plants is a simple but essential practice that can significantly improve plant health and fruit production. Over the years, I’ve learned that proper pruning helps direct the plant’s energy toward producing bigger, healthier tomatoes instead of excessive foliage. If you’ve ever struggled with a tangled, unmanageable tomato plant or small, lackluster…
One of the biggest lessons I’ve learned in my years of growing tomatoes is that consistent watering and proper feeding make all the difference between a thriving, high-yielding plant and one that struggles with disease, blossom-end rot, or weak growth. Tomatoes are heavy feeders and need the right balance of nutrients and moisture at every…
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