This year wasn’t so good for my tomatoes. I lost 1 of the 3 that I planted and the other 2 didn’t do too well either. One just didn’t yield that much fruit and the other seemed to have stopped growing half-way through the season. I really think it’s the soil and was wondering… Is [...]

I want to plant my tomato plants today and want to know if organic soil is good for tomato plants. what is it a mixture of? what else should i mix it with?

To test this hypothesis accurately, the gardener could? a. plant seeds of a different kind of plant b. move the tomato plants to an area with less sunlight c. change the pH of the soil d. reduce the amount of water available to the plant

My flower beds are a vision of colors and foliage, but I have no luck with tomatoes. They produce a few flowers, set fruit, then sit there not growing or making new flowers or buds and the tomatoes that form stay small. Could the soil be too rich in organic matter or too water retentive?

I’ve seen this surfing online and it appears it’s popular in Europe more so then here in the United States. Has anyone successfully grown indeterminate tomatoes in large bags of potting soil (right in the bag)?

The only sunny spot in the yard was previously landscaped with river rocks. It would be out of the question to dig up and move all these rocks so I’m putting dirt and topsoil on top of the rocks. I plan to water the plants nearly every day and provide sufficient fertilizer. If tomato plants [...]

The tomatoes are in pots with a good grade of potting soil. They are in Arizona. How do you increase or decrease the pH level in soil?

I have had garden before…but the last two years I grew things in buckets, They didn’t produce like I hoped. Any suggestions for how to get the proper blend for a good fertile soil? I live where we have a growing season of about 5 months till it frosts in the fall. Our springs are [...]

I’m trying to grow tomato plants indoors with homemade upside down hanging planters…I’ve heard they grow alot better. Anyways, how much water should I use when watering and is their a special soil to use? Any tips are greatly appreciated.