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Tomato Blossom End Rot

Tomato Blossom End Rot

Now that tomatoes are planted and growing, let's take a look at some of the tomato problems and diseases. Tomato blossom end rot is a physiological condition, not a disease. It is not contagious and the tomato is actually still edible. Causes for blossom end rot Simply put, blossom end rot is a ...

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To prune or not to prune tomato plants is an option. Not all tomatoes need pruning, except for the bottom leafs and at the end of the growing season.

To Prune or Not to Prune Tomato Plants

To prune or not to prune tomato plants is an option tomato growers have. Not all tomatoes need pruning, in fact, some should not be pruned except for the bottom leaves and possibly at the end of the growing season. Some growers decide not to prune at all, and some go over the top with pruning. ...

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Learn how to support vine and bush type tomatoes in the greenhouse and in the garden. We share our favorite methods that have worked great for many years.

How to Support Tomatoes

Once the tomatoes are in the ground and growing they will need support. There are many ways how to support tomatoes, once you understand what tomato plants need there is almost no limit to your imagination. However, we have two favourite methods that have worked great for us for many years. Why ...

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A cold frame for tomatoes makes all the difference between green or sun ripe tomatoes. Use a cold frame in cold climate all throughout the summer.

A Cold Frame For Tomatoes

Cold frames are great for growing plants in the offseason or to protect tender plants in early spring. But that is not all a cold frame can do. Create a sheltered garden with glass wind blocks, for growing tomatoes (and other heat-loving plants) in cold climate all throughout the summer. A cold ...

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Here are 9 simple tips for growing tomatoes successfully in cold climate and harvest sun ripe tomatoes in the summer. Happy tomato growing!

Growing Tomatoes in Cold Climate

Nothing says summer like a freshly picked, ripe tomato from the vine. However, in a cold climate and short growing season, it does not happen very often, if at all. Most tomato growers around here pick green tomatoes in the fall and after ripen them indoors. Our summer seems to be just too short and ...

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How to Grow Tomatoes From Cuttings

How To Grow Tomatoes From Cuttings

Usually you grow tomatoes from seeds, and I covered how to start tomatoes from seeds in this post. But did you know you can grow tomatoes from cuttings, too? Well, you can and it is very easy. This is especially helpful if you have trouble or no space to start plants from seed. Just get a ...

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When to Start Tomatoes Indoors

When to Start Tomatoes Indoors

There is a very simple answer to the question 'When to Start Tomatoes Indoors': it’s written on the seed package. For most tomatoes, it is 6 to 8 weeks before the last frost day. To find your last frost date, go to these links if you live in Canada or in the USA. Our last frost day is May 26, ...

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How to start tomatoes from seeds using a no fail method that involves less work. This method has worked for us for many years.

How to Start Tomatoes from Seeds

Growing tomatoes is just as much fun as it is rewarding. We like to start tomatoes from seeds and watch the miracle of life to develop. In this post we share how to start tomatoes from seeds using a 'no fail method' that involves less work. This method has worked for us for many years. We grow ...

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If you've always wanted to grow tomatoes successfully and harvest sun-ripe tomatoes in the summer, here is your chance with the 'Growing Tomatoes Challenge'.

Growing Tomatoes Challenge – Get Ready

Who’s Up for a Challenge? Growing tomatoes is challenging, fun, and rewarding all at the same time. In fact, tomatoes are one of my favourite plants to grow. We love tomatoes fresh from the vine, in yummy recipes, and preserved for the winter. We grow many tomatoes - very, very many tomatoes. If ...

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