Beefsteak tomatoes are an indeterminate tomato plant. What that means is that it's a vine that never stops growing. And so, in order to form all of those really big tomatoes, it needs lots of stems, ...

If you’ve ever grown tomatoes in your home garden, then you know what an impactful decision it is to choose varieties to grow. There are 100s out there with varying levels of sweetness, acidity, size, ...

Beautiful, ripe tomatoes growing off of a vine. - HiTecherZ/Shutterstock Tomatoes (Solanum lycopersicum) are certainly one of the more popular plants for gardeners, and with all of the tips and hacks ...

How can you move beyond the standard beefsteak tomato? Scott Daigre, who has run Tomatomania for 25 years, told us about some of his favorite varieties, including Starfighter Prime, Midnight Snack and ...

A Wayne Twp. couple found themselves in a “Jack and the Beanstalk” situation with their beefsteak tomato plants and sunflowers this growing season. Kathy and John Konkus purchased the tomato plants as ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Tomatoes are a top crop in many home gardens. Whether you can them, stew them, or pop a cherry tomato in your mouth straight from the vine, ...

Even though it’s triple digits, we have the fall season on our minds because it’s time to plant tomatoes for the fall. Since our first average frost is Nov. 30, our growing season is short. Now is the ...

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Some people believe that talking to your plants makes them thrive. While there's limited scientific support for sound improving plant health, there's a growing amount of evidence about the benefits of ...

Tomatoes are a staple in many home gardens, and for good reason. They're versatile, delicious, and relatively easy to grow. But if you're planning your garden layout, there’s one important rule to ...