Tomato Gardening

Tomatoes Planting Instructions for NJ Zone 6

New Jersey is reputed as being the ideal climate for growing fine, fat tomatoes that burst with flavor. Even the most casual or inexperienced of NJ gardeners will probably put at least one tomato plant in come springtime to see what becomes of it. Tomatoes are most definitely a hot-weather plant, and do not fare …

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Organic Tomato Gardener: Controlling Aphids, Stink Bugs and Tomato Fruit Worms

Gearing up for the 2017 Jersey tomato season? Below are three common tomato pests with descriptions of each, and how to control them using organic alternatives to pesticide spray. Aphids You’ve probably come across those tiny, dirt-like bits that appear to be moving, on your tomato plants as well as on other garden vegetables. They …

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Jersey Tomato Plants: Common Problems

What NJ gardener doesn’t salivate at the thought of plucking the season’s first, plump red tomatoes from the vine? Unfortunately, while nearly every gardener from the garden state has tried their hand at tomato growing with some measure of success, there are some common issues that we all face. Tomato troubles? Try these preventive methods: …

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Harvesting Tomatoes in NJ Zone 6: Q&A

If you’re anything like we are, then you probably spent a good part of your summer watering, watching and waiting for those tomato plants to yield some firm, red fruit. And then just when you had all but given up, here comes a sudden windfall of tomatoes! So now you probably want to know what to do …

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Growing Tomatoes in New Jersey: Some Tips for Beginners

Trying your hand at tomatoes this summer? While some first-time farmers shy away from the seemingly more complicated crops like corn or beans, nearly every newbie is willing to stick a few tomato plants in the ground and hope for the best. If you’ve never grown tomatoes before (or you have but you’re still learning), …

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Growing Tomatoes from Seed in NJ

Ever considered planting tomato seeds? Perhaps you’ve grown tomatoes from transplants for a few years now, like we have, and are looking to get a little more experimental and hands-on with your NJ tomato crop. As my NJ gardener pal, Laura, is likely to tell you, growing tomatoes from seed requires a bit of extra …

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