Growing Tomatoes

Straightforward tomato growing guides covering everything from planting and sunlight to pruning, support, pollination and getting more fruit from every plant.

How Much Sun Do Tomato Plants Need?

A tomato plant getting only four hours of light may reward you with just two tomatoes, while 6 to 8 hours supports healthy growth and 8 to 10 can improve flavor and yield. Learn how to read your garden’s changing shadows before planting.

Sturdy Tomato Cages and Grow Bags That Actually Hold Up

A 47-inch cage paired with a 17-gallon grow bag gives tomato vines room to climb without the usual midseason collapse. The setup keeps containers tidy and supports fully grown plants without repeated re-staking or snapped stems.

Everything I Wish I Knew Before Growing Tomatoes

A tiny tomato cage can topple an indeterminate plant by July, while daily watering may invite split fruit and blossom end rot. These hard-earned lessons cover sturdy trellises, smarter watering, variety selection, pruning, harvest timing, and the small mistakes that derail a crop.

The Tomato Mistake I Didn’t See Coming

Yellow leaves and a droopy tomato plant do not always mean it needs another drink. Wet soil can point to overwatering, and these warning signs help you correct the problem before the plant declines.