Tomato plants should be brimming with ripe crops ready for picking at this time of year, but gardeners need to keep an eye out for fruit that has brown leathery spots. Beth Otway, a horticulturist ...
Researchers examined the impact of watering practices on tomato plants. They found that the size of the water droplets affected plant growth and resistance to pests and pathogens. Some people ...
While there’s limited scientific support for sound improving plant health, there’s a growing amount of evidence about the benefits of mechanical stimulation, like touch, wind or rain. Researchers ...
Tomatoes are easy to grow, both in the greenhouse and in the garden. They do well in pots and growing bags so are perfect for patios and balconies too. The Which? Gardening experts have trialled and ...
Tomatoes are one of the most popular vegetables to grow, and if you want to pick the biggest, tastiest crop it’s essential to feed your plants. Using a good liquid feed will give you sweet, ripe ...
It may still be a little warm where you are, and yet, tomato time is over. But there are five or six crops you can plant after tomato season and still get a reasonable harvest before Thanksgiving.
Italian tomato purée is the most acclaimed variety. For the best flavour, buy tomato purée in jars rather than cans or tubes. There is also a ‘double concentrated’ version of purée ...
Add the tomatoes, basil, bay leaf, tomato purée, water, salt and freshly ground black pepper. Mix well, cover with a lid and allow to simmer on a low heat for approximately 30 minutes.
Perfection Fresh says it will cut jobs due to the impact of a virus that has been detected in its tomato plants. The company is one of three businesses hit by tomato brown rugose fruit virus in ...