How big should a tomato plant be to transplant? Generally, the right time to transplant is when your tomato plant reaches three times the height of its container. So if you’re moving from a 4-inch pot to the next size up, wait until your plant is 12 inches tall soRead More →
Tomatoes can recover well from yellowing leaves. Treat plants right away and you’ll likely have healthy, delicious tomatoes all season long. Why are the leaves on my potted tomato plant turning yellow? The Cause. The most probable cause of yellowing leaves on tomato plants is incorrect watering. Watering is aRead More →
Another study has shown tomato leaves and tomato stems to have higher antioxidant activity and polyphenols (plant-based micronutrients that help fight disease and improve overall health) than tomato fruits. What’s most surprising is the discovery of tomatine as a cancer inhibitor. What makes tomato leaves poisonous? Tomatoes are member ofRead More →
It could be voles, which look much like a mouse but with a short tail and small ears. They live in large colonies and feed regularly on plant roots, bulbs, tree bark and even plant tops (though they don’t commonly feed on plants such as tomatoes). How do I getRead More →
Ladybugs and green lacewings are the most common natural predators that you can purchase. Common wasps are also vigorous predators of tomato hornworms. Tomato caterpillars are also prey to braconid wasps. Can you touch tomato hornworm? Scary-looking tomato hornworms may wriggle desperately when touched, but their “horns” pose no threat.Read More →