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Roma tomatoes, also known as Italian or plum tomatoes, are an oval or pear-shaped tomato prized for making sauce. Their meaty texture and low moisture content makes them ideal as a canning or cooking tomato. Available in both yellow and red, Roma tomatoes add color and flavor to tossed salads. more »
Although most of us think of the tomato as a vegetable, it is, in reality, a fruit. Tomatoes grow either on vines or on bushes. The two types require different amounts of attention, although both mediums produce juicy, flavorful tomatoes. Growing tomatoes in the United Kingdom is not so different from growing them in other locations.... more »
It would be a shame to have vegetables that you worked on so hard to grow become spoiled because they were not properly taken care of. Using a tomato cage to train the vines to keep them off the ground is an inexpensive way to make sure you get the full value for your hard work. more »
Tomatoes are flavorful and juicy. They can be used in salads, sandwiches, or eaten like an apple. It's best to plant tomato seeds after the last frost. This ensures plenty of heat from the sun. Water and fertilizer are also important elements for growing big juicy tomatoes. And, don't forget a proper pruning is required as well. more »
Many tomato lovers count the days until the summer garden harvest. Store-bought tomatoes can't hold a candle to juicy, flavorful garden-grown tomatoes. Enjoy them in your salad, salsa or sauce all summer long. Enhance your garden tomato harvest by properly using tomato cages to keep the fruits off of the ground and prevent the stalks... more »
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Tomatoes are a type of juicy red fruit that is consumed all over the world. Common foods such as salad, salsa, pasta sauce and ketchup typically... more »
Tomatoes are a favorite in many gardens. They are prized for their sweet yet tangy flavor that works well in so many dishes, from spaghetti to... more »
Beefsteak tomatoes are a summer treasure. To grow the biggest and the best, it can be useful to add some careful pruning to your tomato-care... more »
Tomato vines are tall, thin and brittle, and can easily break or snap under the weight of heavy tomatoes. To prevent damage to the tomato plants,... more »
The tomato has a long perplexed gardeners and chefs. Is it a fruit or a vegetable? Why are their so many different kinds of tomatoes? To... more »
Tomatoes contain a high volume of water, and the weight of the fruits can cause a tomato plant to fall over or snap off. Therefore, whether... more »
Tomatoes are a very popular home garden plant. Many people think they don't have room for a tomato garden, or that their soil isn't proper for... more »
Tomatoes grow best when they are caged or tied from the ground. You don't have to spend a lot of extra money to secure the tomato plants in your... more »
Even the most well mannered diners can be sabotaged by fresh cherry tomatoes. These frequently appear in salads, snacks and appetizers. Following... more »
Cherry tomatoes may be small, but they pack a lot of flavor. The juices inside burst when you bite into them. But if you've seen one too many... more »
Tomatoes are the most popular plant for home vegetable gardeners to grow. The flavor of home-grown tomatoes can't be matched by those purchased in... more »
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