Avoid Mushy Tomatoes, Harvest Them At The Right Time!
Harvesting tomatoes at the wrong time of day can leave otherwise healthy fruit disappointingly soft. Learn when to pick them so your crop is less likely to turn mushy before you enjoy it.
What to Spray on Tomato Plants When Bugs Start Chewing
Hornworms can strip a tomato plant overnight, while aphids, whiteflies, and spider mites quietly weaken it. Learn when to spray, why morning is safer than midday, and how to choose an insect control product made for edible gardens.
Early Blight on Tomato Plants: How to Stop It
Spotted lower leaves may signal early blight. Learn how I identify it, slow the spread and protect my tomato harvest.
Worm Castings Are the Secret to Rich Soil and Strong Tomato Growth
Worm castings do more than feed tomatoes. They add beneficial microbes, improve soil structure, help the soil hold moisture and make nutrients easier for roots to use, giving tired beds a lasting upgrade instead of a quick fertilizer boost.
Can Tomato Seeds Sprout Inside the Tomato? Yep—Here’s Why
Those green sprouts curling inside an overripe tomato are called vivipary, and they usually mean the seed’s dormancy hormones have faded. If the fruit is still firm and fresh, you can eat around the sprouts or plant them for an unexpected tomato-growing experiment.
Why Are My Tomatoes Rotting Before They Ripen?
Green tomatoes turning soft, spotted or rotten on the vine? Match the damage to the cause before it spreads through your crop.
The Real Reason Your Tomato Plants Are Turning Yellow
Yellow tomato leaves do not automatically mean your plant is dying. Check the soil before adding water or fertilizer, then look for clues such as bottom-up yellowing, weak sunlight, spots, curled leaves, holes, or sticky residue to identify the real problem.
Does Time Of Day Matter When Picking Tomatoes?
Picking tomatoes whenever you happen to be in the garden may be costing you flavor. The time of day you harvest can make a noticeable difference to how good they taste.
When to Plant Tomatoes for the Best Results in Every Zone
Wondering when to plant tomatoes? Learn the best time to start seeds and transplant in every U.S. grow zone for a strong, healthy harvest.
This Sevin Insect Killer Is the Fast Way to Stop Serious Tomato Pest Problems
When insect damage is already spreading through your tomato plants, Sevin is the quick-response option. It targets a wide range of pests, limits further damage, and gives plants and developing fruit a chance to recover.
Why I Pick Tomatoes at the Breaker Stage—Every Time
A tomato showing its first blush can finish ripening indoors, while staying on the vine exposes it to splitting, sunscald, bugs, and rot. Pick at the breaker stage, keep the fruit firm and unstacked, and you may protect more tomatoes while encouraging new growth.
What Does an Underwatered Tomato Plant Look Like?
Learn what an underwatered tomato plant looks like, how to confirm dry soil and how to help it recover without causing more damage.