37 Varieties of Tomatoes

Bush Slicer Days Ind vs Det Size Notes Manitoba 65 6 oz Red, prolific Red Deuce 72 10 oz Red Red Morning 70 14 oz Red Primo Red 65 8.5 oz Red Crista 70 10 oz Red Sub Artic Maxi 48 2.5 oz Red, compact and prolific Beefsteak 72 8 oz Red Beefmaster 81 Indeterminate…

Greenhouse Update

Most of the plants are growing nicely in my greenhouse and plant room. I’m still trying to get my thumb to turn green again when growing herbs and flowers. I’m not sure why I have such an easy time growing vegetables and such a hard time growing herbs. My dad sold his farm 3 years…

Container and Small Garden Gardening.

Step 1. Scout out where you want to grow. Do you want to grow on a balcony, raised beds, or right in the ground? What kind of light does the area get? It is very important to note what kind of light the area gets in the morning and afternoon. Vegetable plants generally want full…

How to Grow Tomatoes

Tomatoes can be grown in containers, raised beds, or in the garden. Tomato plants require full sun and consistent watering. Tomatoes are really fun to grow as there are so many different varieties. There are over 10,000-15,000 varieties of tomatoes. The colors are amazing: reds, purples, pinks, yellows, orange, black, white, and striped and the…

Tomatoes: Determinate vs Indeterminate

Tomatoes either get super big or stay rather compact. It’s important to buy or grow the right tomatoes with what space you have (container, raised beds, or garden). Determinate tomato plants or bush tomatoes don’t get as tall as indeterminate tomatoes. They usual get around 3-4 feet tall and all the tomatoes from the plant…

Tomato Plant Diseases

There are 3 diseases that affect tomato plants that are very common. Being aware of these disease, how to prevent them, and how to treat them will ensure that you have a bumper crop of tomatoes. Early Blight is a widespread disease in which the older, more susceptible lower leaves are the common initial site…