Growing tomatoes (Solanum lycopersicum) indoors may sound easy, but many gardeners find it to be a difficult undertaking because of the different growing conditions and extra maintenance. Soil ...

Few things compare to the taste of a vine-ripened tomato. Sure, you can get one from your local farmer's market or from a generous neighbor that likes to share their bounty. However, if you want to ...

You should start tomatoes indoors five to eight weeks before planting in the ground, which should be after the last frost. Consult your USDA growing zone to find out when your last frost date is, as ...

These vegetable, herb, and flower seeds are easy to start indoors, even if you're a new gardener.

Use this step-by-step guide to start tomato seeds indoors so they'll be ready for transplanting in the spring. Knowing ...

1. Fill the tray with soil, plant a couple of seeds in each cell, sprinkle more soil lightly on top to cover the seeds, and spray with water until the soil all looks wet. 2. Make sure to label them! I ...

A reader and I recently compared notes about tomato varieties we are growing this season and some we’ve grown in the past. It seems we like some of the same varieties, including Early Girl, an early ...

Tomatoes are loved in the U.S., but drought and climate change threaten their supply. Hydroponics and vertical farming could use up to 90% less water while producing quality tomatoes. High costs and ...