When to Plant Tomatoes in the UK
When to plant tomatoes depends very much on where you are in the world. For the UK one critical aspect is whether there is still a chance of frost?
Tomato Growing Tips – How to Prune Tomato Plant Suckers
How to remove the little tomato suckers that grow in the leaf axle of your tomato plant, why it is a good idea and how it can ultimately result in a larger crop of tomatoes.
The Different Types of Tomatoes for Home Growing
It is useful for a home grower to know the different types of tomato available. There are 2 main types indeterminate and determinate, otherwise known as vine or bush tomatoes.
Growing Tomatoes in Containers
Growing tomatoes in containers is a great option for the small garden or even if there is only a patio. Tomatoes will flourish in large pots, no problem providing they are taken care of by following the normal methods!
Ongoing Care of Tomato Plants
Supporting tomato plants is part of the ongoing care process and is essential for indeterminate tomato types but not really necessary for determinate types, because they can pretty much stand on their own.
Making a Worm Compost Bin
All gardeners know that a ready supply of compost is essential for a healthy garden. So making a worm compost bin is intuitively a good idea, especially when you understand that worms are some of mother nature’s greatest cultivators and a gardener’s best friends.
How to Grow Tomatoes from Seed
Everyone should know how to grow tomatoes from seed. It is one of the most rewarding feelings a gardener can have when those tiny little seeds grow and go on to produce a lovely crop of tomatoes.
Caring for Tomatoes in a Greenhouse
Caring for tomatoes in a greenhouse is a great idea if you live in a colder climate and where the growing season is bit restricted. But there are a few specific things to think about!
Stringing and Suckering Tomato Plants
It is a commonly held belief that indeterminate tomato plants need to be pruned to increase yield, however counter-intuitive this may sound! It is simply because there is only so much time to bring a crop into fruition.
Aphids on Tomatoes and How to Get Rid of Them
Getting rid of tomato pests in most cases is probably a little easier than you think, especially if you remain vigilant and spot signs of trouble early.Early action, before the pests get a proper foothold, ensures your tomato plants remain pest free.
