Tag: tomatoes
Pick tomatoes at the right time to maximize harvest
Picking tomatoes at color break can improve their appearance and quality, lengthen their shelf life and increase your harvest.
Late blight confirmed in Pa. tomatoes
Late blight has been reported in Erie, Mercer, Indiana, Centre, and Clinton counties, and are primarily in commercial production and home garden tomatoes.
How to recognize and remedy tomato diseases
Tomato diseases set in quickly and can be difficult to diagnose. Learn how to identify and treat the most common tomato diseases.
How to protect tomatoes from excessive heat
Tomatoes can be damaged by excessive heat, resulting in reduced fruit flavor, color and texture. Learn how to protect your tomatoes during hot weather.
WVU celebrates anniversary with tomatoes
Natural Resources and Design two official new tomato names are West Virginia '17A, Mountaineer Pride and West Virginia '17B, Mountaineer Delight.
Ohio can help endangered rusty patched bumble bee
The rusty patched bumble bee is a known pollinator of berries, tomatoes and legumes. Today, it is present in only 13 states, including Ohio.
Ready for red? Tips to ripen green tomatoes
5 tips for ripening green tomatoes, plus how to prune tomato plants.
The best tomatoes for homemade ketchup
Paste tomatoes are great for making sauces, including homemade ketchup.
How to ripen green tomatoes indoors
The almanac warns frost is overdue. Vegetable growers are harvesting those last few warm weather crops before it’s too late.
How to pick ripe tomatoes
In most of the country, it’s time to pick the tomatoes you’ve been growing in your garden since spring.
