Growing tomatoes involves more than simply starting tomato seeds inside in late winter with the hope of growing big, juicy tomatoes in next summer’s garden. Once tomato seeds germinate and seedlings begin to grow, proper care and adequate light must be provided to grow the best tomatoes. Take the time to provide tomato seedlings with […]
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Did you know that Americans were poisoned by tomatoes in the 17th and 18th centuries? Well, luckily, that’s not true. Tomatoes are actually very good for your health. But tomatoes are difficult to grow, especially in colder regions like Michigan. Here are a few basic tips for planting and growing healthy tomatoes in a Michigan […]
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Last year one tomato plant provided my family with tomatoes from July through November. The plant cost me $3, the fertilizer another $6. This $9 investment saved me an estimated $100 in tomato purchases over a 5 month period. It was effortless and even fun. Here’s how you can get healthy in your backyard too. […]
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When choosing tomatoes to grow in your home garden, fruit size, flavor and days to maturity are obvious considerations, but they shouldn’t be the only consideration. Tomatoes are classified according their growing habits. Determinate tomatoes grow to a predetermined height (typically 1 ½ to 2 feet) and cease growing while indeterminate tomatoes continue to grow […]