Tomatoes!

Homemade Tomato Cage for Best Tomato Support

We have talked about the value of a tomato ladder for those plants that grown rather tall.  Perhaps, the tomato ladder is the most esthetically appealing.  Then, there is the tomato cage made of wire that can be purchased at almost any home and garden store.  We suggest the folding tomato cage for those who [...]

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Hybrid Beefsteak Tomato: Porterhouse

Burpee’s Porterhouse Beefsteak tomato is a hybrid that is large and tasty.  An intermediate tomato, the Porterhouse will provide delightful tomatoes throughout the season. Imagine growing a tomato that is between 2 and 4 pounds each!  Large enough for a single slice to fill a sandwich.  By the way, the taste is as big as [...]

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Sweet Baby Girl Cherry Tomatoes

Cherry tomatoes are the perfect size for summer salads.  The Sweet Baby Girl tomato is about an inch in size when full grown, making it the perfect size for the salad.  While many novice gardeners are more interested in growing large tomatoes, the Sweet Baby Girl is ideal for the gardener with somewhat limited space, [...]

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Balcony Tomato: Ideal for Patio or Container Gardening

Everyone can grow tomatoes!  Even those who may have limited space, such as an apartment patio or a small deck, as long as there is plenty of sunlight. One of the all time favorites for container gardening is the Balcony Tomato. Fruit Weight 4-5  ounces Days to Maturity 65-68  days Sun Full Sun Height 24  [...]

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