Q: I'm keen to try growing tomatoes in buckets this year as I only have a small patio space. Is it possible to get a good crop of tomatoes using this method, and is there anything you need to consider ...

Tomato plants (Solanum lycopersicum) are beloved by gardeners, with over 10,000 possible types to grow. These leafy annuals grow juicy, flavorful fruits in shades of red, yellow, orange, purple, pink, ...

This is the time of year most gardeners are planting their warm-season vegetable crops if they haven’t already. So let’s talk about one crop that is likely in every vegetable garden: tomatoes. I ...

The weather may not agree, but the gardening season is well underway. For answers to your questions, turn to Ask an Expert, an online question-and-answer tool from Oregon State University’s Extension ...

Properly spaced tomatoes are not only healthier, but they produce a much larger harvest than those that are overcrowded, as well as those that are spread too widely! Spacing your tomato plants ...

The tomato might just be the quintessential summer produce. It’s the first thing many new gardeners want to plant, and some growers spend decades trying to perfect it. It’s a staple in cuisines around ...

Tomatoes grow on small plants in areas with direct sunlight. As seeds, they germinate best in warm temperatures. Within 2 months, they fully mature and start producing fruit until the weather becomes ...

When it comes to the summer growing season, almost every home gardener likes to add a tomato plant or two to their outdoor spaces. Homegrown tomatoes are a backyard staple for many, but they can be a ...

Chief Administrative Secretary Agriculture Livestock and Fisheries Anne Nyaga looks at Lettuce at a Kitchen Garden at the Ministry of Agriculture Offices. [Wilberforce Okwiri, Standard] Used buckets ...

Budding gardeners looking to grow their own vegetables often opt for tomatoes as their first experience growing produce. Because they grow quickly, you can grow tomatoes from seed to harvest in less ...