by PCMG Admin | Jul 3, 2023 | FAQ, Fruits & Vegetables, Tomatoes
Why are tomatoes really fruit but we think of them as vegetables? In 1893, the Supreme Court ruled that the tomato must be considered a vegetable, even though, botanically, it is a fruit. Because vegetables and fruits were subject to different import duties, it was...
by PCMG Admin | Jul 3, 2023 | FAQ, Fruits & Vegetables, Tomatoes
What is the best way to water tomato plants and how much? Water must be available in sufficient quantities for healthy growth. Most vegetables do not like wet feet, but they all must have water on a regular basis. The most efficient means of watering is a drip...
by PCMG Admin | Jul 3, 2023 | Diseases, Pests & Weeds, FAQ, Tomatoes
Every year I try to grow tomatoes with little success. The undersides always turn flat and black. Blossom end rot is a deficiency of calcium. The problem starts at the bottom of the tomato as a pale, brown spot that turns black and flattens the bottom of the fruit. A...
by PCMG Admin | Jul 3, 2023 | FAQ, Fruits & Vegetables, Tomatoes
What is the difference between Determinate and Indeterminate tomato plants? When purchasing tomato plants the tag should indicate whether the plant is Determinate (Det) or Indeterminate (Ind). Also, the tag should let you know approximate maturity date. And if all...
by PCMG Admin | Jul 3, 2023 | Fruits & Vegetables, Tomatoes
Planting dates apply to the Parker County area and refer to the planting of seed unless otherwise indicated. Listed cultivars were selected for their productivity, resistance to common diseases and adaptability to Parker County conditions. Proper watering,...
