Tomatoes are usually the best part of many backyard gardens, but if you’ve ever tried growing them, you know they come with their own challenges. One of the biggest headaches for growers is early ...

This year, my husband and I planted tomato transplants early (Feb. 11) in our three raised garden beds at our home. By mid-April we began picking tomatoes and feel that we had a tremendous harvest. We ...

Tomatoes are one of the most commonly grown vegetables in home gardens. While tomatoes are relatively easy to grow, there are a few diseases to keep in mind. Three of the most common diseases people ...

Maybe monsoon season is over and maybe not, but one thing we know for sure — with all this water and heat, we will be in the midst of a perfect storm for fungal diseases on our plants, especially ...

OVERLAND PARK, Kansas (KMBC) — Weeks of heavy rain and high humidity this summer have taken a toll on tomato crops across Kansas and Missouri, leaving some farmers short on supply. “Tomato season for ...

Bacterial spot disease, caused primarily by several species within the genus Xanthomonas, represents a significant threat to tomato and pepper production worldwide. The disease manifests as necrotic ...

Water stress, plant disease, and proximity to walnut trees can all cause tomatoes to wilt. Learn how to manage this common problem. Nothing quite compares to the flavor of a homegrown, vine-ripened ...