Anyone who has battled soil fungus in a tomato patch knows that this is a tough bugger to fight. Now, new research at the University of Minnesota shows it can be not only tough but also surprisingly ...

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Tomato plants are especially vulnerable to foliar diseases that can kill them or impact yield. These problems require a number of pesticides in conventional crops and make ...

Although Ceriporia lacerata fungus causes tree wood to rot, it also has a good side. According to a new study, adding the fungus to agricultural soil allows tomatoes to be grown using much less ...

A few years ago in August, I walked in a garden of a friend from church who also reads my column. My friend had a beautiful garden; weeds were under control, most of the plants looked healthy and he ...

After more than a decade of growing tomatoes, I share key lessons learned from both successes and setbacks. This video covers proven techniques for improving soil health, pruning effectively, and ...

Tomato plants are a favorite crop among beginner and experienced gardeners alike, and both groups struggle with a common problem: their tomato leaves turning yellow. Tomatoes are prone to a variety of ...

Tomatoes are some of the most popular plants in home gardens - but are prone to various diseases. Understanding which diseases are prevalent and what to do will help keep your tomatoes healthy. Tomato ...

The roots of your tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) plants need plenty of room to grow, but compacted soil can limit their ability to produce healthy fruit and also promote pathogens. When tomato plants ...

One of the special joys of home vegetable gardening is harvesting vine ripened tomatoes. Most gardeners have their tomatoes planted by now. It’s not too late to plant tomato transplants if you have ...

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Tomatoes are undoubtedly one of many gardeners' main priorities in summer. The key to cultivating healthy tomato plants always starts with the soil you plant them in. Generally, tomatoes need ...