Tomatoes

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 plant curl, various reasons could be behind it: diseases, pests, and care mistakes.

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

For tomato plants, it's important to always water from the bottom. myHOMEBOOK explains why tomato leaves should not get wet.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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