The first ripe tomato—no matter how small—is the official sign of summer for many gardeners. Whether it is a tiny flavor bomb plucked from a cherry tomato plant or a massive slicer that is bound for ...

A tomato plant (Solanum lycopersicum) can be an attractive addition to any home garden. Both container and ground plants produce interesting green foliage of varying shapes, as well as pretty yellow ...

Somehow it’s almost fall (in case those of you in the sweltering heat didn’t notice, or, like me in Ventura, are still waiting for summer...), and I have a long list of plant-related activities and ...

Garden columnist Dan Gill answers readers' questions each week. To send a question, email Gill at dgill@agcenter.lsu.edu. I was wondering what variety of tomatoes I should plant. Which types do the ...

Where you plant tomatoes makes a difference. Avoid planting tomatoes in these five places so you have a better chance of enjoying strong, productive tomato plants.

Tomatoes are the crown jewel of summer gardens. From sweet cherry tomatoes to hefty beefsteaks, they shine in countless recipes. But cultivating these luscious beauties can require much patience. For ...

Tomato infected by tomato brown rugose fruit virus with brown rugose on fruits (top) and mottle mosaic on leaves (bottom). Researchers from USDA’s Agricultural Research Service (ARS) and their ...

Tomatoes are a favorite summer crop and enjoyed fresh in salads or cooked into tasty dishes. Whether you buy your bounty from your local farmers market or grocery store, there’s nothing that comes ...

Well, let's be real: July gets plenty of tomato-flavored action, as do the warmer months of spring and early summer. We can see this when we look at the busy schedule for "Tomatomania!," the ...

BOSTON - Tomato lovers can rejoice! The challenging weather that has wreaked havoc this year on Massachusetts, freezing peach blossoms, flooding farmlands and washing away acres of crops, hasn’t ...