Potted cherry tomato plants are easy to keep and maintain. It is easier to control the weeds and also, it saves on the use of water and fertilizers. Proper drainage and limited soil in the containers make it easier to adjust the nutrient ratio as compared to when the plants are grown in the ground…
It is quite unfortunate to raise a tomato plant then suddenly it start to wilt and die before producing the fruits. A tomato plant can die prematurely due to lack of water, viral and fungal infections, lack of nutrients, overwatering, inadequate light, pests, and toxicity in the soil. However, a dying tomato plant can be…
Blight is a fungal disease that commonly affects tomato plants. It thrives in damp and warm conditions. Blight systematically destroys the plant by killing the leaves, stems, and fruit tissues. Blight in tomatoes can be controlled when identifies earlier to save the plant. Dark spots on the tomato leaves, stems and fruits are the telltale…
Determinate tomatoes are a type of tomato plant that grows to a predetermined size. They are typically bushy and compact, and they produce fruit all at once. Pruning determinate tomatoes is recommended but should not be as heavy as pruning indeterminate tomato plants. If you are not comfortable pruning your determinate tomato plants, you can…
When planting tomatoes, the main goal is to receive the maximum yields possible. You may want to remove the unnecessary suckers and leaves in order for the plant to maximize the use of nutrients for the production of fruits. Selectively removing unwanted plant growth from indeterminate tomatoes can help to improve production and the taste…
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 carbohydrates. So, do tomato plants need direct sunlight? For healthy growth and blooming, tomato plants require at least…
Pollination is the transfer of pollen grains from the male part of the flower called the stamen to the female part known as the pistil. Flowers can be male, female, or complete. A tomato plant has a complete flower. This means that it has both male and female parts within the same flower. Like any…
Walking through the tomato garden for routine management and you notice funny-looking and abnormal cavities pitted with scar tissues at the blossom end of tomatoes? Your tomatoes may be affected by a catfacing deformity. Let’s look at identification, causes, and how to treat tomato catfacing. Temperatures of below 60 °F (16 °C) for several consecutive…
Are your tomato plants’ leaves turning brown and curling? As a gardener, it can be quite frustrating to realize things are not going well in your garden as anticipated. Let’s look at what causes this problem and how to fix it. Brown and curling leaves in tomatoes can result from too little or excessive water,…
Roma tomatoes also known as plum tomatoes are short plants that produce small red fruits that are oblong in shape. The fruits are meaty inside with fewer seeds which makes them ideal for making sauces, paste, and canning. So, are Roma tomatoes determinate or indeterminate? Roma tomatoes are typically determinate tomatoes. They are bushy, short…