Tomato-planting season is in full swing and we have a few simple tips to make sure you get the best harvest from your plants. Landscape designer and Home & Gardens columnist Marcia Westcott Peck and ...

Tomatoes grow on small plants in areas with direct sunlight. As seeds, they germinate best in warm temperatures. Within 2 months, they fully mature and start producing fruit until the weather becomes ...

Germinating tomato seeds is somewhat intensive but generally produces good results. Learn how to germinate tomato seeds faster with the following steps. Starting tomatoes from seed is a necessity if ...

For gardeners who start their own tomato plants, March is time to get busy. There are several good reasons for starting tomatoes from seed: Economy: You can grow a lot more tomatoes from seed for the ...

You’ll want to avoid hybrids, which won’t reproduce true from saved seeds. To ensure purity, choose an heirloom variety that’s planted at least 10 feet away from other varieties. Ideally, you’d choose ...

In 2020, scientists announced the discovery of the missing link between modern tomatoes and their wild ancestors. Using genome sequencing, a wild species in Ecuador and Peru was confirmed as long as ...

Growing your own food at home can feel overwhelming as a beginner, especially if you're not equipped with the right expertise or gardening material. Luckily, plant experts say sowing and growing your ...

Growing cherry tomatoes from seeds is surprisingly simple, even for beginners. Start seeds indoors before the last frost, ensuring ample sunlight and careful watering. Transplant seedlings into large ...