Have you noticed some leaves are turning yellow on your tomato plant? There are different reasons why tomato leaves may turn yellow. Sometimes it is natural, while in other cases, it may be an indication that there is something serious that requires urgent measures. Yellow spots on tomato leaves can result from a simple thing,…
It is so satisfying to eat fresh and juicy tomatoes picked from your own garden. However, there are various challenges you are likely to encounter when raising the tomato plant from a seedling to a mature, productive plant. Some of the challenges, like flowers falling off, can be scary and discouraging, especially if you don’t…
Have you decided to start tomato gardening, and you are wondering how long you will continue harvesting the fruits before the plant dies? Naturally, tomato plants can only live 6 to 8 months from the time the seeds are planted, mature, and harvested. However, the lifespan of a tomato plant may vary depending on your…
Are you intending to grow tomatoes, but you are limited by your outdoor space? Do not worry, if you have some extra space near your kitchen window, then you are good to go ahead and try indoor tomato gardening. Tomatoes can be grown indoors as long as you have ideal conditions that support the healthy…
Tomato plants depend on the sun for energy and the production of carbohydrates through the process of photosynthesis. The term photosynthesis is derived from two words, i.e., photo, which means light, and synthesis, for the production of sugars. So, how much sun do tomato plants need? For healthy growth and high-yielding production in tomatoes, the…
Tomatoes are among the common vegetables grown in our gardens. This is attributed to the fact that they are relatively easy to care for and maintain. Watering is among the crucial care that tomato plants require throughout the season. The amount of water a tomato plant needs is determined by various factors like the stage…
Every tomato grower, at some point, has walked out to the garden and noticed something is not quite right. The leaves look dull. Some have a strange, dusty webbing along the undersides. The plant that was lush and green last week now looks tired and pale. In many cases, the culprit is one of the…
Watering feels like the most natural act of care a gardener can perform. You are giving your plants what they need to survive — how could that possibly go wrong? And yet, overwatering is one of the most common mistakes tomato growers make, and in many cases, it does more damage than underwatering ever would….
Epsom Salt, also known as Magnesium Sulfate, is not just beneficial for bathing; it can spruce up your gardens. As with many other plants, tomatoes are prone to magnesium deficiency, especially later in the growing season, resulting in yellowing leaves and generally diminished yields. Magnesium, one of the components of Epsom salt, is a micronutrient…
Aphids are common pests in vegetable gardens, more so on tomato plants. They are usually found in large colonies on new growth and on the undersides of leaves. Aphids feed by sucking sap from the plant, and this may result in deformation of leaves, buds, and flowers. Feeding aphids also secrete honeydew, a sugary sticky…