Tomato plants (Solanum lycopersicum) are beloved by gardeners, with over 10,000 possible types to grow. These leafy annuals grow juicy, flavorful fruits in shades of red, yellow, orange, purple, pink, ...

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Tomatoes should be left on the plant right up until they’re ready to eat. Tomatoes are a staple in many summer vegetable gardens, but they don’t always reach their full potential. To ensure you have a ...

Follow these expert-approved gardening techniques to grow this fruit in the comfort of your home.

Few things are tastier than a fresh-grown tomato from your own backyard, but achieving the perfect crop takes a bit of know-how. You need to get the basics right, such as choosing the best varieties, ...

Have you ever looked at a plant full of large, green tomatoes and wondered when you'll get to enjoy a fresh, juicy one? The sight of a full vine with no red fruit can be frustrating, especially if you ...

A scientist has explained why robots still struggle to pick tomatoes. Labor shortages in agriculture are driving growing ...

California farmers began harvesting processing tomatoes across the Central Valley during the past few weeks. With searing heat waves impacting pollination for some plantings and harvest for others, ...

After tending to your tomato plants for weeks, cracks are a common but frustrating sight. Split tomatoes are generally safe to eat, but the exposed flesh does shorten their shelf life since they are ...