One of the current issues plaguing the home gardener right now is blossom-end rot on tomatoes. Often mistaken for a disease, it is primarily a physiological problem. No bacteria or pest causes blossom ...

Blossom‐end rot (BER) is a physiological disorder that compromises tomato production worldwide. It manifests as necrotic lesions at the fruit’s distal end, a symptom traditionally attributed to ...

Tomatoes are a favorite in the home garden. Whether you have three plants next to your back door or several hundred plants you plan on sharing with neighbors, they are definitely one of the staples of ...

Tomatoes are ripening on the vine, the caller says. They’re container-grown and look beautiful — full, bright red and ready to pick. But something’s wrong. When she picked the first one and turned it ...

Growing tomatoes is an ideal option for beginner vegetable gardeners. They’re pretty easy to cultivate and, when you get conditions and care right, you can enjoy a bumper crop. However, poor practices ...