Tomatoes

Homegrown Cultivation What Happens When Tomato Leaves Get Wet While Watering

Tomato plants should always be watered from the bottom. myHOMEBOOK explains why wet leaves can harm the plants.

Homegrown tomatoes have better quality than store-bought ones if you cultivate them correctly.

Garden Expert Reveals Watery Tomatoes? These Common Mistakes Might Be to Blame

Tomatoes from the garden are the ultimate prize for hobby gardeners. However, they can become watery if certain mistakes are made.

You don't necessarily need your own garden to grow tomatoes. They can be wonderfully planted in pots.

Garden Expert Explains Planting Tomatoes in Pots: What to Keep in Mind

You don't need a garden to grow your own tomatoes. myHOMEBOOK explains what to consider when planting them in pots.

If you want to start growing tomatoes, you should choose the right time.

Homegrown Cultivation The Right Time to Start Growing Tomatoes Indoors

If you want to start growing tomatoes, it's important to choose the right time. myHOMEBOOK explains when that is.

If the leaves of the tomato curl, it may indicate stress.

Care Mistakes 4 Reasons Why Tomato Leaves Curl

If the leaves of the tomato plant curl, various reasons could be behind it: diseases, pests, and care mistakes.

With Variety Tips How to Tell if Green Tomatoes Are Ripe

How can you tell if green tomatoes are ripe? There are actually a few signs you should know. myHOMEBOOK reveals them.

When it comes to tomatoes, it can be beneficial to trim certain leaves.

Tomato, zucchini … Should You Remove Leaves from Vegetable Plants?

In the vegetable garden, greenery is thriving, and the shears are quickly at hand. Should you trim the leaves of vegetable plants?

An internet trick promises tomato growth through gelatin

Expert on Internet Trick What Happens When You Fertilize Tomatoes With Gelatin

Gelatin is said to be useful as a fertilizer for tomatoes—at least if you believe a trick from the internet. We asked an expert.

Green shoulders on tomatoes are not aesthetically pleasing, but they are not dangerous. You can simply cut them off.

Easily Preventable Recognizing and Preventing Green Shoulders in Tomatoes

Some tomatoes from the garden develop what's known as a "green shoulder." myHOMEBOOK explains what this means and what you should do about it.

Mistakes can easily occur when harvesting tomatoes, which can damage the plant.

Garden Knowledge Common Mistakes When Harvesting Tomatoes

Mistakes can occur when harvesting tomatoes, which can damage the plant. myHOMEBOOK explains what these mistakes are and how to avoid them.

If a tomato plant doesn't produce fruit, there can be several reasons.

Only Blossoms Tomato Plant Not Bearing Fruit? Four Possible Reasons

Tomatoes are popular but not always easy to grow. myHOMEBOOK explains why the plants sometimes fail to produce fruit.

Natural Pollinators Underestimated Suffering–The Dark Side of Bumblebee Breeding for Tomato Cultivation

Bumblebees are considered tireless pollinators in tomato cultivation—but they pay a high price for it.

Cultivating tomatoes in a raised bed offers several advantages. This type of bed is generally richer in nutrients and provides more warmth.

Avoid at All Costs 7 Common Mistakes That Harm Tomatoes in Raised Beds

A raised bed provides warmth and nutrients—ideal for tomatoes. However, there are some mistakes to avoid when cultivating in a raised bed.

Tomatoes are ideal for beginner gardeners, but there are a few things to keep in mind when watering them.

Garden Knowledge 4 Mistakes to Avoid When Watering Tomato Plants

Tomatoes are popular among novice gardeners because they are considered easy to grow. However, mistakes can occur when watering tomato plants.

Tomatoes and basil make a great team not only in the kitchen but also in the garden, where they should be planted together.

Gardening Tip Why You Should Plant Tomatoes and Basil Together

Tomatoes and basil should be planted next to each other in the garden. myHOMEBOOK explains why they grow better together.

Sowing Tomatoes Twice Offers Several Advantages

Various Reasons Why You Should Plant Tomatoes Twice

It can be beneficial to sow tomatoes in two stages. Find out why it might be worth it to plant tomatoes twice at myHOMEBOOK.

Garden Expert Explains 4 Reasons Young Vegetable Plants Aren't Growing

Sometimes young vegetable plants just don't grow and remain small. There can be several reasons for this.

Leaves and Fruits Brown Spots on Tomatoes? What Disease Could Be Behind It

Annoying when brown spots suddenly appear on tomatoes. myHOMEBOOK explains how to identify blight on tomatoes.

Tomatoes are generally considered relatively easy to care for, but for a bountiful harvest, hobby gardeners should also familiarize themselves with potential diseases.

Blossom End Rot, Mildew, and More The 5 Most Common Tomato Diseases and How to Combat Them

Even robust tomatoes are not always immune to diseases. myHOMEBOOK highlights five tomato diseases and explains how to prevent them.

Improper care can cause tomatoes to become leggy.

Avoiding Care Mistakes How to Save Leggy Tomatoes

Leggy tomatoes indicate that the plants are lacking something. myHOMEBOOK explains how hobby gardeners can take the right steps.

The phenomenon of vivipary occurs from time to time. Can you still eat tomatoes if they sprout inside?

Vivipary Phenomenon Tomatoes Sprouting from the Inside! Are They Still Safe to Eat?

Occasionally, tomatoes start sprouting from the inside. myHOMEBOOK explains why this happens and whether they are still safe to eat.

Tomatoes need an appropriate location to grow optimally.

Garden Editor Explains Three Important Aspects of Tomato Location

myHOMEBOOK gardening editor Franka Kruse-Gering explains what to consider when deciding on a tomato location.

Tomatoes are a popular vegetable for the garden and balcony, but unfortunately many mistakes can be made when caring for them

Garden Knowledge Which Tomato Varieties Don’t Need Thinning

Tomato plants should always be thinned out — no, they shouldn't! myHOMEBOOK explains which tomatoes don't like thinning out.

The ideal place to store tomatoes should be neither too light nor too dark

Many Do It Wrong Where You Should Never Store Tomatoes

Tomatoes can quickly turn mealy. Which storage location is suitable for the red fruits — and which is not when it comes to storing tomatoes.

To ensure tomato plants have enough space and produce sufficient fruit, the seedlings must be pricked out in a timely manner.

Thin Out Plants What to Consider When Pricking Out Tomatoes

To ensure tomato plants thrive and later bear plenty of fruit, they must be pricked out early. myHOMEBOOK explains how to do it.