From tiny red orbs to enormous fruits the size of a fist or bigger, tomatoes come in a variety of sizes, shapes, and colors (yes, colors). If you haven't explored tomato varieties beyond standard ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Tomato plants (Solanum lycopersicum) are beloved by gardeners, with over 10,000 possible types to grow. These leafy annuals grow ...

Pick tomato varieties suited to your space and climate for a successful harvest. Create well-draining, sunny soil for optimal growth; raised beds or containers can help. Plant tomatoes deep, water ...

Tomato plants can have determinate or indeterminate growth patterns. Learn the difference between determinate and indeterminate tomato plants and which one is best for your garden.

Despite being summer’s most misunderstood fruit, tomatoes are enjoying their time under the produce spotlight. The bulbous cultivars are a common sight at local farmer’s markets, outdoor vendors and ...

Nothing tastes better from the garden than a home-grown tomato. And the highest and best use of that tomato is to slice it up and put it between two slices of white bread slathered in mayo and ...

The first ripe tomato—no matter how small—is the official sign of summer for many gardeners. Whether it is a tiny flavor bomb plucked from a cherry tomato plant or a massive slicer that is bound for ...

A show goer at a past Mombasa International ASK show at Mkomani grounds. Tomatoes need support to keep plants manageable, prevent vigorous varieties from overwhelming other nearby vegetables. [Gideon ...

Timing is everything: get your tomato plants off to a good start with these planting tips.

I always have canned tomatoes in the house, and usually there are several varieties on my shelves. Canned tomatoes are a handy, versatile shortcut for easy, affordable, year-round access to an ...