Tomatoes come in many different varieties and the main types you see described are indeterminate and determinate. They are also commonly referred to as cordon and bush tomatoes. Knowing the difference ...

Tomatoes are some of the most popular crops for home gardens, and it’s not hard to see why. Not only are homegrown tomatoes widely touted as superior to store-bought, but they can be prolific and easy ...

There are dozens of tomato varieties from tiny cherry patio tomatoes to big beefsteaks for those wonderful white bread tomato sandwiches. Your options are nearly limitless so how do you decide if you ...

There's nothing quite like growing your own food and enjoying freshly plucked seasonal produce from your garden. However, maintaining an entire vegetable patch isn't everybody's cup of tea, and even ...

The Penn State Extension of Berks County Master Gardeners will be featuring questions and answers to inquiries received through their Garden Hotline. Q: I’m new to buying tomato seeds but I’d like to ...

Discovered some new information about tomatoes the other day that I didn’t realize before. We have always heard of determinate and indeterminate tomatoes. This information says there are also two ...

Question: I love homegrown tomatoes and I want to grow as many as possible all summer long. How do I make that happen? Answer: Tomato starts have been available in stores and farmers markets since ...

Determinate tomatoes are the perfect solution for small spaces and container gardens. Their compact, bushy foliage makes plants easy to maintain, and they provide their crop in one big glut. The best ...

Tomatoes are the most beloved vegetable in the garden. They are easy to grow, yet tomato terminology can be confusing, making it difficult to decide what to grow. An explanation of a few basic terms ...

Tomatoes are the most beloved vegetable in the garden patch. They are easy to grow, but it’s difficult to decide which ones to plant. A few basic tomato facts about the growing habits of tomatoes may ...