Freeze killed my tomato plants, re-planting my plants will bloom too late to set a lot of tomatoes because of the heat factor. May I hit them with super bloom fertilizer and force them to bloom early and if so when should the super bloom be applied for max results? I...
Why Are Tomatoes Really Fruit, But We Think of Them as Vegetables?
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...
What Is The Best Way to Water Tomato Plants?
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...
Tomatoes Underside Turn Flat and Black
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...
Tomatoes ~ Determinate & Indeterminate
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...
Recommended Vegetables & Guide for Parker Co.
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,...
Planting Date For Tomatoes?
Spring Gardens: Tomato transplants should after the last normal freeze/frost date in Parker County. In spring the best dates are between March 25th and April 15th. If a late freeze/frost is perdicted cover your plants with a cloth material. Avoid using plastic...