how to grow tomatoes

  • red and yellow tomatoes
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    Tips for Growing Tomatoes in the Mid-Atlantic

    As many gardeners know, growing tomatoes in the Mid-Atlantic can be difficult. Diseases and pests can afflict any vegetable, but it seems to be most frustrating when that happens to…

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    Fine Gardening’s Guide to Growing Great Tomatoes

    Is there anything more magical than the first perfectly ripe tomato of summer? If you have harvested this iconic summer fruit from your own plants, you know it is one…

  • 4 Ways to Stake a Tomato
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    4 Ways to Stake Tomatoes

    Nothing tastes quite as good as a homegrown tomato. But there’s nothing quite as frustrating as having the rambling, fast-growing plants taking over a corner of the garden, flopping on…

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    All About Growing Tomatoes

    Nothing says summer like a fresh sun-warmed tomato from the garden. If you love tomatoes and want to grow your own, but aren't sure where to start, this is the…

  • burpee early pick beefsteak tomato
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    How to Grow Beefsteak Tomatoes

    Expert advice on growing beefsteak tomatoes, including preparing the soil, choosing the best varieties, planting, pruning, and fighting common diseases.